Central European Media Enterprises 10-Q 30 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 24, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA ENTERPRISES LTD.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000925645	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$208.10
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	135,335,258	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$72,681		$103,624
Accounts receivable, net (Note 7)	130,106		174,081
Program rights, net (Note 6)	117,632		109,238
Other current assets (Note 8)	44,050		45,182
Assets held for sale (Note 3)	1,110		22,661
Total current assets	365,579		454,786
Non-current assets	'		'
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	172,383	[1]	198,292	[1]
Program rights, net (Note 6)	248,276		288,344
Goodwill (Note 4)	714,824		782,870
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	194,997		223,815
Other non-current assets (Note 8)	57,712		13,766
Total non-current assets	1,388,192		1,507,087
Total assets	1,753,771	[2]	1,961,873	[2]
Current liabilities	'		'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 10)	222,154		290,377
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	1,034		2,111
Other current liabilities (Note 11)	32,736		16,629
Liabilities held for sale (Note 3)	1,110		7,105
Total current liabilities	257,034		316,222
Non-current liabilities	'		'
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	805,839		962,943
Other non-current liabilities (Note 11)	63,532		33,817
Total non-current liabilities	869,371		996,760
Commitments and contingencies (Note 20)	'		'
200,000 shares of Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.08 each (December 31, 2013 - 200,000) (Note 13)	219,770		207,890
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 14):	'		'
One share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of $0.08 each (December 31, 2013 – one)	0		0
Additional paid-in capital	1,932,722		1,704,066
Accumulated deficit	-1,415,407		-1,262,916
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-120,954		-11,829
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	407,188		440,108
Noncontrolling interests	408		893
Total equity	407,596		441,001
Total liabilities and equity	1,753,771		1,961,873
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'		'
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 14):	'		'
Common stock	10,827		10,787
Class B Common Stock [Member]	'		'
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 14):	'		'
Common stock	$0		$0
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.
[2]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1	1
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	200,000	200,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	135,335,258	134,837,442
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	$140,149		$130,988		$496,256		$437,214
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Content costs	76,582		90,555		259,435		276,465
Other operating costs	25,823		30,938		82,593		92,731
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	8,496		8,557		26,091		27,630
Amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangibles (Note 4)	3,081		3,791		9,592		11,418
Cost of revenues	113,982		133,841		377,711		408,244
Selling, general and administrative expenses	34,465		36,888		110,294		103,467
Restructuring costs (Note 15)	342		4,192		8,628		8,890
Operating loss	-8,640		-43,933		-377		-83,387
Interest income	59		166		354		579
Interest expense (Note 16)	-37,103		-23,816		-104,112		-87,002
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0		0		-24,161		-23,115
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	-6,018		43,711		-6,410		8,906
Change in fair value of derivatives (Note 12)	0		0		2,311		104
Other income / (expense), net	22		-232		-1,746		-657
Loss from continuing operations before tax	-51,680		-24,104		-134,141		-184,572
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	-658		2,296		-948		13,609
Loss from continuing operations	-52,338		-21,808		-135,089		-170,963
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	-144		-1,465		-18,532		-2,361
Net loss	-52,482		-23,273		-153,621		-173,324
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	344		182		1,130		995
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-52,138		-23,091		-152,491		-172,329
Currency translation adjustment	-101,543		70		-108,480		-8,874
Comprehensive loss	-154,025		-23,203		-262,101		-182,198
Comprehensive (income) / loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-240		339		485		1,103
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	($154,265)		($22,864)		($261,616)		($181,095)
Net (loss) / income per share:	'		'		'		'
Continuing operations attributable to CME Ltd. - Basic	($0.38)		($0.17)		($1)		($1.46)
Continuing operations attributable to CME Ltd. - Diluted	($0.38)		($0.17)		($1)		($1.46)
Discontinued operations attributable to CME Ltd. - Basic	$0		($0.01)		($0.12)		($0.02)
Discontinued operations attributable to CME Ltd. - Diluted	$0		($0.01)		($0.12)		($0.02)
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Basic	($0.38)		($0.18)		($1.12)		($1.48)
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Diluted	($0.38)		($0.18)		($1.12)		($1.48)
Weighted average common shares used in computing per share amounts (000’s):	'		'		'		'
Basic (in shares)	146,610	[1]	145,695	[1]	146,477	[1]	118,944	[1]
Diluted (in shares)	146,610		145,695		146,477		118,944
[1]	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of common stock.

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Preferred Class A [Member]	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	Common Class B [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]		Common Stock [Member]		Common Stock [Member]
						USD ($)		USD ($)		USD ($)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	$631,267	$1,556,250	($982,513)	$46,150	$5,206	$0	'	$6,174	'	$0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	77,185,129	'	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	'	'	'	1	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	3,886	3,886	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share issuance, net (shares)	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	57,132,931	'	'
Share issuance, net	151,653	147,082	'	'	'	0	'	4,571	'	'
Reclassification of capped call options	0	2,752	-2,752	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issuance, stock-based compensation (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	171,125	'	'
Shares issuance, stock-based compensation	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	14	'	'
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options	'	-14	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred dividend paid-in-kind	-4,032	-4,032	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	'	'	'	'	445	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends	-445	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests	0	-261	'	'	261	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-173,324	'	-172,329	'	-995	'	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustment	-8,874	'	'	-8,766	-108	'	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2013	600,131	1,705,663	-1,157,594	37,384	3,919	0	'	10,759	'	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	134,489,185	'	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	1	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	441,001	1,704,066	-1,262,916	-11,829	893	0	'	10,787	'	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	'	134,800,000	134,837,442	0	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	1	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	990	990	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Warrant issuance, net	239,586	239,586	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issuance, stock-based compensation (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	497,816	'	'
Shares issuance, stock-based compensation	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	40	'	'
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options	'	-40	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred dividend paid-in-kind	-11,880	-11,880	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-153,621	'	-152,491	'	-1,130	'	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustment	-108,480	'	'	-109,125	645	'	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2014	$407,596	$1,932,722	($1,415,407)	($120,954)	$408	$0	'	$10,827	'	$0
BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	'	'	'	'	'	'	135,300,000	135,335,258	0	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	'	'	'	'	'	1	'	'	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net loss	($153,621)	($173,324)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in continuing operating activities:	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	18,532	2,361
Amortization of program rights	251,754	269,948
Depreciation and other amortization	62,486	47,584
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	24,161	23,115
Loss / (gain) on disposal of fixed assets	949	110
Stock-based compensation (Note 17)	990	3,886
Change in fair value of derivatives (Note 12)	0	-104
Foreign currency exchange gain, net	-851	-8,906
Net change in (net of effects of disposals of businesses):	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	31,701	46,199
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-12,191	11,943
Program rights	-287,854	-266,789
Other assets	1,097	-2,728
Accrued interest	23,424	-9,183
Income taxes payable	2,429	-6,307
Deferred revenue	13,790	17,808
Deferred taxes	284	-11,562
VAT and other taxes payable	4,503	1,214
Net cash used in continuing operating activities	-18,417	-54,735
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-20,376	-20,884
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	162	246
Net cash used in continuing investing activities	-20,214	-20,638
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Issuance of Senior Debt	221,374	0
Repayments of Senior Debt	-400,673	-310,322
Debt transactions costs	-12,779	-785
Change in restricted cash	0	20,467
Proceeds from credit facilities	16,824	826
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	-1,370	-1,715
Issuance of common stock	0	157,116
Issuance of common stock warrants	191,825	0
Issuance of preferred stock	0	200,000
Equity issuance costs	0	-5,410
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	-46	-273
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities	15,155	59,904
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	-673	-1,047
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	-107	273
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	-6,687	-434
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-30,943	-16,677
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	103,624	138,679
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	72,681	122,002
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Accretion on Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	11,900	4,032
Interest paid in-kind	$727	$0

ORGANIZATION_AND_BUSINESS

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS	'
	ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
	Central European Media Enterprises Ltd., a Bermuda company limited by shares, is a media and entertainment company operating in Central and Eastern Europe. Our assets are held through a series of Dutch and Curaçao holding companies. We manage our business on a geographical basis, with six operating segments, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, which are also our reportable segments and our main operating countries.
	We have market leading broadcast operations in six countries in Central and Eastern Europe broadcasting a total of 33 television channels. Each country also develops and produces content for their television channels and we license content to third parties. We generate advertising revenues in our country operations primarily through entering into agreements with advertisers, advertising agencies and sponsors to place advertising on the television channels that we operate. We generate additional revenues by collecting fees from cable and direct-to-home (“DTH”) operators for carriage of our channels. Our main general entertainment television channels in each country are distributed on a free-to-air basis terrestrially and are also distributed via cable and satellite. Our other channels are generally distributed via cable and satellite. Unless otherwise indicated, we own 100% of our broadcast operating and license companies in each country.
	Bulgaria
	We operate one general entertainment channel, BTV, and five other channels, BTV CINEMA, BTV COMEDY, RING.BG, BTV ACTION and BTV LADY. We own 94.0% of CME Bulgaria B.V. ("CME Bulgaria"), the subsidiary that owns our Bulgaria operations.
	Croatia
	We operate one general entertainment channel, NOVA TV (Croatia), and three other channels, DOMA (Croatia), NOVA WORLD and MINI TV.
	Czech Republic
	We operate one general entertainment channel, TV NOVA (Czech Republic), and five other channels, NOVA CINEMA, NOVA SPORT, FANDA, SMICHOV and TELKA.
	Romania
	We operate one general entertainment channel, PRO TV, and eight other channels, ACASA, ACASA GOLD, PRO CINEMA, SPORT.RO, MTV ROMANIA, PRO TV INTERNATIONAL, PRO TV CHISINAU, a general entertainment channel broadcasting in Moldova, and ACASA IN MOLDOVA.
	Slovak Republic
	We operate one general entertainment channel, TV MARKIZA, and two other channels, DOMA (Slovak Republic) and DAJTO.
	Slovenia
	We operate two general entertainment channels, POP TV and KANAL A, and three other channels, KINO, BRIO, and OTO.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The terms the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” are used in this Form 10-Q to refer collectively to the parent company, Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (“CME Ltd.”), and the subsidiaries through which our various businesses are conducted. Unless otherwise noted, all statistical and financial information presented in this report has been converted into U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates. All references to “US$”, “USD” or “dollars” are to U.S. dollars; all references to “BGN” are to Bulgarian leva; all references to “HRK” are to Croatian kuna; all references to “CZK” are to Czech korunas; all references to “RON” are to the New Romanian lei; and all references to “Euro” or “EUR” are to the European Union Euro.
	Interim Financial Statements
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Amounts as of December 31, 2013 included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, adjusted for discontinued operations. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 28, 2014. Our significant accounting policies have not changed since December 31, 2013, except as noted below.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with US GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we concluded a comprehensive review of the future benefit of program rights and of the appropriateness of our program rights policy. We perform our review on a triennial basis or when events occur or circumstances change that would so require. This triennial review included a study of the relative value generated by all runs of a license in past periods. We concluded that the existing allocation for acquired program rights with an estimated two or three runs was still appropriate. However, we estimate that the first run of our own-produced program rights library will generate more value relative to subsequent runs than our previous estimate. As a result, the prospective change in estimate had following impacts on results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014			For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(Decrease) / increase in content costs	$	(1,540	)	$	4,270
	(Decrease) / increase in loss from continuing operations	(1,540		)	4,270
	(Decrease) / increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(1,540		)	4,270
	PER SHARE DATA:
	(Decrease) / increase in loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(0.01	)	$	0.03
	(Decrease) / increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - basic and diluted	(0.01		)	0.03
	Basis of Consolidation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CME Ltd. and our subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. Entities in which we hold less than a majority voting interest but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Other investments are accounted for using the cost method.
	Discontinued Operations
	We present our results of operations, financial position and cash flows of operations that have either been sold or that meet the criteria for "held-for-sale accounting" as discontinued operations if the cash flows associated with the group of assets will be significantly eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company and we will have no significant continuing involvement in the group of assets after the disposal transaction. At the time an operation qualifies for held-for-sale accounting, the operation is evaluated to determine whether or not the carrying amount exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. Any loss as a result of carrying amounts in excess of fair value less cost to sell is recorded in the period the operation meets held-for-sale accounting. Management judgment is required to (1) assess the criteria required to meet held-for-sale accounting, and (2) estimate fair value. Changes to the operation could cause it to no longer qualify for held-for-sale accounting and changes to fair value could result in an increase or decrease to previously recognized losses. In 2013, we expressed our commitment to focusing on our core broadcasting assets and seeking alternatives, including potential divestiture, of our non-core assets. We continue to assess the status of our non-core assets and if we ultimately divest these assets, it is possible that we may recognize losses on their disposal, which may be material.
	Fair Value Estimates
	Fair value is the price an asset or liability could be exchanged in an arm’s-length orderly transaction between knowledgeable, able and willing parties that is not a forced sale or liquidation. US GAAP requires significant management estimates in determining fair value. The extent of management’s judgments is highly dependent on the valuation model employed and the observability of inputs to the fair value model. The level of management judgment required in establishing fair value of financial instruments is more significant where there is no active market in which the instrument is traded. For financial instruments that are not remeasured through net income, including the Initial Warrants and the Unit Warrants (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements" and Note 14, "Equity"), we estimate fair value at issuance and account for the instrument at amortized cost. For financial instruments that are remeasured through net income, we assess the fair value of the instrument at each period end or earlier when events occur or circumstances change that would so require (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements").
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
	There are no accounting pronouncements adopted in the current period that are expected to have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued new guidance which is intended to change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Upon adoption of the guidance, the disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The guidance is effective for all disposals that occur subsequent to January 1, 2015. The adoption of this guidance may impact how we present and disclose discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance which is intended to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The guidance supersedes existing revenue recognition guidance and requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]	'
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE	'
	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
	Bontonfilm
	On June 6, 2014, we completed the sale of Bontonfilm, our theatrical and home video distribution business operating in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, and a component of our Czech Republic reporting unit. We classified Bontonfilm as held for sale in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and as a discontinued operation in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. These impacts have been retroactively applied to all periods presented. The proceeds from the sale were not material.
	Pro Video
	In the second quarter of 2014, we committed to a plan to sell Pro Video Romania and Pro Video Hungary, our home video distribution businesses operating in Romania and Hungary, respectively, both of which are components of our Romania reporting unit. We met the criteria to classify these businesses as held for sale in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, as the expected continuing cash flows and continuing involvement will not be significant, we classified these businesses as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. These impacts have been retroactively applied to all periods presented.
	The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets held for sale
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	515		$	1,372
	Accounts receivable, net	1,330			10,496
	Inventory	1,357			5,863
	Other assets	2,052			4,930
	Total assets held for sale	5,254			22,661
	Fair value adjustment	(4,144		)	—
	Assets held for sale, net	$	1,110		$	22,661
	Liabilities held for sale
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,056		$	6,029
	Other liabilities	54			1,076
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	1,110		$	7,105
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, comprised the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenues	$	1,362		$	4,850		$	9,765		$	15,911
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(284		)	(1,140		)	(2,207		)	(2,492		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	(13		)	(325		)	18			131
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale	(297		)	(1,465		)	(2,189		)	(2,361		)
	Gain / (loss) on sale of divested businesses, net of taxes (1)	153			—			(16,343		)	—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	(144	)	$	(1,465	)	$	(18,532	)	$	(2,361	)
	-1	Amount includes the loss on the sale of Bontonfilm and the fair value adjustment required to measure assets held for sale at fair value less costs to sell of our Pro Video businesses.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill:
	Goodwill by reporting unit as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Gross Balance,			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Balance, December 31, 2013			Foreign Currency			Balance, September 30, 2014			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Gross Balance, September 30, 2014
		December 31,
		2013
	Bulgaria	$	179,609		$	(144,639	)	$	34,970		$	(3,043	)	$	31,927		$	(144,639	)	$	176,566
	Croatia	11,149			(10,454		)	695			(55		)	640			(10,454		)	11,094
	Czech Republic	876,447			(287,545		)	588,902			(52,834		)	536,068			(287,545		)	823,613
	Romania	109,028			(11,028		)	98,000			(6,832		)	91,168			(11,028		)	102,196
	Slovak Republic	60,303			—			60,303			(5,282		)	55,021			—			55,021
	Slovenia	19,400			(19,400		)	—			—			—			(19,400		)	19,400
	Total	$	1,255,936		$	(473,066	)	$	782,870		$	(68,046	)	$	714,824		$	(473,066	)	$	1,187,890
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets:
	Changes in the net book value of our broadcast licenses and other intangible assets as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:
						Amortized Intangible Assets
		Trademarks				Broadcast Licenses				Customer Relationships				Other				Total
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	112,477			$	97,807			$	12,042			$	1,489			$	223,815
	Amortization	—				(6,488		)		(2,879		)		(225		)		(9,592		)
	Disposal	—				—				—				(683		)		(683		)
	Foreign currency movements	(9,375		)		(8,302		)		(820		)		(46		)		(18,543		)
	BALANCE September 30, 2014	$	103,102			$	83,017			$	8,343			$	535			$	194,997
	Our broadcast licenses above represents our license in the Czech Republic, which is amortized on a straight-line basis through the expiration date of the license, which is 2025.
	Customer relationships are deemed to have an economic useful life of, and are amortized on a straight-line basis over, five years to fifteen years. Trademarks have an indefinite life.
	The gross value and accumulated amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangible assets was as follows as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Gross value	$	289,325			$	318,600
	Accumulated amortization	(197,430		)		(207,262		)
	Net book value of amortized intangible assets	91,895				111,338
	Indefinite-lived trademarks	103,102				112,477
	Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	$	194,997			$	223,815

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS	'
	LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
	Summary
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Senior debt	$	782,176			$	956,956
	Total credit facilities and capital leases	24,697				8,098
	Total long-term debt and other financing arrangements	806,873				965,054
	Less: current maturities	(1,034		)		(2,111		)
	Total non-current long-term debt and other financing arrangements	$	805,839			$	962,943
	Financing Transactions
	On February 28, 2014, we announced our intention to conduct a rights offering (the “Rights Offering”) and a series of related financing transactions with Time Warner Media Holdings B.V. ("TW Investor") and Time Warner Inc. (“Time Warner”). The Rights Offering and related financing transactions have been undertaken pursuant to a framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) dated February 28, 2014 among the Company, TW Investor and Time Warner.
	On May 2, 2014, we issued and sold 4,000,000 units in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions for gross proceeds of US$ 400.0 million. Time Warner and TW Investor purchased 3,377,476 of the units, including 581,533 units in a private placement to Time Warner conducted contemporaneously with the Rights Offering and 566,299 units purchased by Time Warner in a private placement pursuant to a backstop it provided for the Rights Offering. Each unit consisted of (i) a 2017 PIK Note (as defined below) in the original principal amount of US$ 100.00 and (ii) 21 unit warrants (each, a "Unit Warrant"), with each Unit Warrant entitling a holder to purchase one share of our Class A common stock for US$ 1.00 per share. We issued US$ 400.0 million in aggregate original principal amount of 2017 PIK Notes (as defined below) and 84,000,000 Unit Warrants in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. Concurrently with the closing of the Rights Offering and pursuant to a term loan credit agreement between us and Time Warner (the "2017 Term Loan Agreement"), Time Warner funded the 2017 Term Loan (as defined below). In addition, at the closing of the Rights Offering, we entered into an agreement with Time Warner for a revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of US$ 115.0 million that will mature on December 1, 2017 (the “2017 Revolving Credit Facility”). In connection with these transactions, we issued Time Warner and TW Investor warrants to purchase 30,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (the "Initial Warrants") with substantially the same terms as the Unit Warrants.
	We applied the net proceeds of the Rights Offering and related financing transactions and a portion of the 2017 Term Loan to discharge the indenture governing the 11.625% Senior Notes due 2016 (the "2016 Fixed Rate Notes") on May 2, 2014, including the early redemption premium and accrued interest thereon of approximately EUR 15.9 million (approximately US$ 22.0 million, at transaction date exchange rates) and EUR 6.7 million (approximately US$ 9.3 million, at transaction date exchange rates), respectively. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of the 2016 Fixed Rate Notes of US$ 24.2 million upon redemption.
	Overview
	Total senior debt and credit facilities comprised the following at September 30, 2014:
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized (Discount) / Premium				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	261,034			$	(12,217	)		$	248,817	$	11,907
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes	301,992				4,215				306,207		—
	2017 PIK Notes (1)	400,000				(172,848		)		227,152		178,626
	2017 Term Loan (2) (3)	30,727				(12,774		)		17,953		13,199
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility (3)	—				—				—		50,596
	Other credit facilities (4)	3,580				(491		)		3,089		—
	Total senior debt and credit facilities	$	997,333			$	(194,115	)		$	803,218
	-1	The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.
	-2	The original principal amount of the 2017 Term Loan was US$ 30.0 million. Amount presented represents original principal amount plus interest paid-in-kind by adding such amount to the outstanding principal amount.
	-3	The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity") based on the relative borrowing capacity of these facilities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective instruments.
	-4	The unamortized discount on the Other credit facilities represents the fair value adjustment recorded on issuance of the CNC loans (as defined and further described in item (e) under the heading 'Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations' below).
	Senior Debt
	Our senior debt comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Carrying Amount
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	248,817			$	241,193
	2016 Fixed Rate Notes	—				379,182
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes	306,207				336,581
	2017 PIK Notes	227,152				—
		$	782,176			$	956,956
	Convertible Notes
	2015 Convertible Notes
	As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount of our 5.0% Senior Convertible Notes due 2015 (the “2015 Convertible Notes”), outstanding was US$ 261.0 million.
	Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each May 15 and November 15. The 2015 Convertible Notes mature on November 15, 2015. The fair value of the liability component of the 2015 Convertible Notes as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 255.5 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 237.0 million) was calculated by multiplying the outstanding debt by the traded market price. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	The 2015 Convertible Notes are secured senior obligations and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior indebtedness and are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness of our subsidiaries. The amounts outstanding are jointly and severally guaranteed by Central European Media Enterprises N.V. (“CME NV”) and CME Media Enterprises B.V. ("CME BV") and are secured by a pledge of shares of those companies.
	Prior to August 15, 2015, the 2015 Convertible Notes are convertible following certain events and from that date, at any time, based on an initial conversion rate of 20 shares of our Class A common stock per US$ 1,000 principal amount of 2015 Convertible Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of US$ 50.00 per share). The conversion rate is subject to adjustment if we make certain distributions to the holders of shares of our Class A common stock, undergo certain corporate transactions or a fundamental change, and in other circumstances specified in the 2015 Convertible Notes. From time to time up to and including August 15, 2015, we will have the right to elect to deliver (i) shares of our Class A common stock, (ii) cash, or (iii) cash and, if applicable, shares of our Class A common stock upon conversion of the 2015 Convertible Notes. At present, we have elected to deliver cash and, if applicable, shares of our Class A common stock. As at September 30, 2014, the 2015 Convertible Notes may not be converted. In addition, the holders of the 2015 Convertible Notes have the right to put the 2015 Convertible Notes to us for cash equal to the aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Convertible Notes plus accrued but unpaid interest thereon following the occurrence of certain specified fundamental changes (including a change of control (which includes the acquisition by a person or group (as such term is defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) of beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of our Class A common stock), certain mergers, insolvency and a delisting).
	We separately account for the liability and equity components of the 2015 Convertible Notes. The embedded conversion option is not accounted for as a derivative.
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized Discount				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	261,034			$	(19,841	)		$	241,193	$	11,907
	Amortization of debt issuance discount	—				7,624				7,624		—
	BALANCE September 30, 2014	$	261,034			$	(12,217	)		$	248,817	$	11,907
	The issuance discount is being amortized over the life of the 2015 Convertible Notes using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component was 10.0%.
	Certain other derivative instruments have been identified as being embedded in the 2015 Convertible Notes, but as they are considered to be clearly and closely related to the 2015 Convertible Notes they are not accounted for separately.
	Fixed Rate Notes
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes
	As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount of the 9.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 ("the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes") outstanding was EUR 240.0 million (approximately US$ 302.0 million).
	Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each May 1 and November 1. The 2017 Fixed Rate Notes mature on November 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 312.9 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 344.2 million) was calculated by multiplying the outstanding debt by the traded market price. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	In the first quarter of 2014, our wholly-owned subsidiary CET 21 spol. s r.o. ("CET 21") solicited and received consents from holders of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes. We solicited consent to certain amendments to the indenture governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes to permit the financing transaction described above. We paid a consent fee to holders of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes of EUR 0.6 million (US$ 0.8 million at the transaction date), which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method.
	The 2017 Fixed Rate Notes are secured senior obligations of CET 21. The 2017 Fixed Rate Notes rank pari passu with all existing and future senior indebtedness of CET 21 and are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness of our other subsidiaries. The amounts outstanding are jointly and severally guaranteed by CME Ltd. and by our wholly-owned subsidiaries CME NV, CME BV, CME Investments B.V., CME Slovak Holdings B.V. (“CME SH”) and MARKÍZA-SLOVAKIA, spol. s r.o. (“Markiza”) and are secured by a pledge of the shares of CME NV, CME BV, CET 21 and CME SH, as well as an assignment of certain contractual rights. The terms of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes restrict the manner in which the Company’s and CET 21’s business is conducted, including the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the making of investments, the payment of dividends or the making of other distributions, entering into certain affiliate transactions and the sale of assets.
	In the event that (A) there is a change in control by which (i) any party other than certain of our present shareholders becomes the beneficial owner of more than 35% of our total voting power; (ii) we agree to sell substantially all of our operating assets; or (iii) there is a specified change in the composition of a majority of our Board of Directors; and (B) on the 60th day following any such change of control the rating of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes is either withdrawn or downgraded from the rating in effect prior to the announcement of such change of control, we can be required to repurchase the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101.0% of the principal amount of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
	The 2017 Fixed Rate Notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below:
		Fixed Rate Notes
	From	Redemption Price
	November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015	104.5	%
	November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016	102.25	%
	November 1, 2016 and thereafter	100	%
	Certain derivative instruments, including redemption call options and change of control and asset disposition put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes but as they are considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes, they are not accounted for separately.
	2017 PIK Notes
As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount of the 15.0% Senior Secured Note due 2017 (the "2017 PIK Notes") outstanding was US$ 400.0 million. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 1 and December 1, commencing on December 1, 2014, which the Company must pay in-kind on a semi-annual basis until November 15, 2015 by adding such accrued interest to the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes and thereafter may pay such accrued interest in cash or in-kind. The 2017 PIK Notes mature on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 PIK Notes as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 424.9 million was calculated by a combination of trade history of the 2017 PIK Notes in a market that is not active and based on comparable instruments that trade in markets that are active. These measurements of estimated fair value both use Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
The 2017 PIK Notes are senior secured obligations of CME, and are jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and are secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The terms of the 2017 PIK Notes contain limitations on CME’s ability to incur indebtedness, incur guarantees, grant liens, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, and make certain investments.
In the event that (A) there is a change in control by which (i) any party other than certain of our present shareholders becomes the beneficial owner of more than 35% of our total voting power; (ii) we agree to sell substantially all of our operating assets; (iii) there is a specified change in the composition of a majority of our Board of Directors; or (iv) the adoption by our shareholders of a plan to liquidate; and (B) on the 60th day following any such change of control the rating of the 2017 PIK Notes is either withdrawn or downgraded from the rating in effect prior to the announcement of such change of control, we can be required to repurchase the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101.0% of the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
The 2017 PIK Notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof.
Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 PIK Notes. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 PIK Notes, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at September 30, 2014.
Indenture Covenants
Under the terms of the indentures governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes and the 2017 PIK Notes, we are largely restricted from raising debt at the corporate level or making certain payments or investments if the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense of CME Ltd. and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as each is defined in the respective indentures) is less than 2.0 times. In addition, under the indenture governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes, CET 21 and its subsidiaries are restricted from incurring indebtedness if the ratio of Consolidated Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA of CET 21 and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as each is defined therein) would exceed 2.25 times.
Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations
Credit facilities and capital lease obligations comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
2017 Term Loan	(a)	$	17,953			$	—
2017 Revolving Credit Facility	(b)	—				—
Credit facilities	(c) – (e)	3,089				3,755
Capital leases		3,655				4,343
Total credit facilities and capital leases		24,697				8,098
Less: current maturities		(1,034		)		(2,111		)
Total non-current credit facilities and capital leases		$	23,663			$	5,987
(a)	As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding of the 15.0% term loan facility due 2017 (the "2017 Term Loan") was US$ 30.7 million. The carrying value of the 2017 Term Loan is comprised of the original outstanding principal amount of US$ 30.0 million less an issuance discount plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 30 and December 31, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind. The 2017 Term Loan matures on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Term Loan as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 32.3 million was determined based on comparable instruments that trade in markets that are active. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
The 2017 Term Loan is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The terms of the 2017 Term Loan contains limitations on CME’s ability to incur indebtedness, incur guarantees, grant liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, make certain investments acquisitions and loans, and conduct certain asset sales. The 2017 Term Loan also contains maintenance covenants in respect of interest cover, cash flow cover and total leverage ratios, and has more restrictive provisions, including covenants in respect of incurring indebtedness, the provision of guarantees, making investments and granting security and certain events of defaults, than corresponding provisions contained in the indenture governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes and the 2017 PIK Notes.
Under the terms of the 2017 Term Loan, we are permitted to prepay the 2017 Term Loan in whole, but not in part, subject to the concurrent repayment and discharge of the 2017 PIK Notes.
Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Term Loan. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Term Loan, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at September 30, 2014.
(b)	As at September 30, 2014, we had no drawings outstanding under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a rate per annum based on, at our option, an alternative base rate plus 13.0% or an amount equal to the greater of (i) an adjusted LIBO rate and (ii) 1.0%, plus, in each case, 14.0%, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind by adding such accrued interest to the applicable principal amount drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility matures on December 1, 2017.
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The covenants are substantially the same as under the 2017 Term Loan.
Each borrowing under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility must be in integral multiples of US$ 1.0 million and not less than US$ 20.0 million. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility permits prepayment at our option in whole or in part without penalty.
(c)	We have a cash pooling arrangement with Bank Mendes Gans (“BMG”), a subsidiary of ING Bank N.V. (“ING”), which enables us to receive credit across the group in respect of cash balances which our subsidiaries deposit with BMG. Cash deposited by our subsidiaries with BMG is pledged as security against the drawings of other subsidiaries up to the amount deposited.
As at September 30, 2014, we had deposits of US$ 21.0 million in and no drawings on the BMG cash pool. Interest is earned on deposits at the relevant money market rate. As at December 31, 2013, we had deposits of US$ 21.8 million in and drawings of US$ 0.8 million on the BMG cash pool.
(d)	As at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no drawings outstanding under a CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) factoring framework agreement with Factoring Ceska Sporitelna (“FCS”). Under this facility up to CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. The facility bears interest at one-month PRIBOR plus 2.5% for the period that actively assigned accounts receivable are outstanding.
(e)	At September 30, 2014, our operations in Romania had an aggregate principal amount of RON 12.5 million (approximately US$ 3.6 million) (December 31, 2013, RON 12.5 million, approximately US$ 3.6 million based on September 30, 2014 rates) of loans outstanding with the Central National al Cinematografei ("CNC"), a Romanian governmental organization which provides financing for qualifying filmmaking projects. Upon acceptance of a particular project, the CNC awards an agreed level of funding to each project in the form of an interest-free loan. Loans from the CNC are typically advanced for a period of ten years and are repaid through the proceeds from the distribution of the film content. At September 30, 2014, we had 15 loans outstanding with the CNC with maturity dates ranging from 2014 to 2024. The carrying amounts at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are net of a fair value adjustment of US$ 0.5 million and US$ 0.6 million, respectively, arising on acquisition.
Total Group
At September 30, 2014, the maturity of our senior debt and credit facilities was as follows:
2014	$	—
2015	261,034
2016	—
2017	733,113
2018	485
2019 and thereafter	2,701
Total senior debt and credit facilities	997,333
Net discount	(194,115		)
Carrying amount of senior debt and credit facilities	$	803,218
Capital Lease Commitments
We lease certain of our office and broadcast facilities as well as machinery and equipment under various leasing arrangements. The future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under capital leases with initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year, consisted of the following at September 30, 2014:
2014	$	307
2015	1,117
2016	898
2017	739
2018	409
2019 and thereafter	426
Total undiscounted payments	3,896
Less: amount representing interest	(241		)
Present value of net minimum lease payments	$	3,655

PROGRAM_RIGHTS

PROGRAM RIGHTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PROGRAM RIGHTS [Abstract]	'
PROGRAM RIGHTS	'
	PROGRAM RIGHTS
	Program rights comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Program rights:
	Acquired program rights, net of amortization	$	256,707		$	266,352
	Less: current portion of acquired program rights	(117,632		)	(109,238		)
	Total non-current acquired program rights	139,075			157,114
	Produced program rights – Feature Films:
	Released, net of amortization	6,728			6,529
	Completed and not released	—			550
	In production	242			1,600
	Development and pre-production	572			804
	Produced program rights – Television Programs:
	Released, net of amortization	65,928			76,984
	Completed and not released	11,811			24,755
	In production	21,331			17,109
	Development and pre-production	2,589			2,899
	Total produced program rights	109,201			131,230
	Total non-current acquired program rights and produced program rights	$	248,276		$	288,344

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]	'
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	'
	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
	Accounts receivable comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Unrelated customers	$	147,414		$	189,082
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(17,405		)	(16,191		)
	Related parties	182			1,479
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(85		)	(289		)
	Total accounts receivable	$	130,106		$	174,081
	At September 30, 2014, there were CZK 155.4 million (approximately US$ 7.1 million) (December 31, 2013: CZK 13.1 million, approximately US$ 0.6 million based on September 30, 2014 rates) of receivables subject to the factoring framework agreement (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements").

OTHER_ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
OTHER ASSETS	'
	OTHER ASSETS
	Other current and non-current assets comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Prepaid acquired programming	$	25,277	$	22,566
	Other prepaid expenses	7,212		6,617
	Deferred tax	5,451		1,483
	VAT recoverable	3,167		4,465
	Income taxes recoverable	391		3,236
	Restricted cash	113		606
	Other	2,439		6,209
	Total other current assets	$	44,050	$	45,182
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Capitalized debt costs	$	54,692	$	9,272
	Deferred tax	705		829
	Other	2,315		3,665
	Total other non-current assets	$	57,712	$	13,766
	Capitalized debt costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt instruments using either the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, or the effective interest method. The increase in capitalized debt costs from December 31, 2013 is primarily due to the issuance of the Initial Warrants pursuant to the Framework Agreement, a portion of which is accounted for as capitalized debt costs related to the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements").

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	'
	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
	Property, plant and equipment comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and buildings	$	161,439		$	174,144
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	195,960			214,066
	Other equipment	39,620			42,680
	Software licenses	59,087			60,114
	Construction in progress	8,200			11,836
	Total cost	464,306			502,840
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(291,923		)	(304,548		)
	Total net book value	$	172,383		$	198,292
	Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
	Land and buildings	$	4,398		$	4,778
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	3,540			4,740
	Total cost	7,938			9,518
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(3,088		)	(3,741		)
	Total net book value	$	4,850		$	5,777
	The movement in the net book value of property, plant and equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is comprised of:
		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
	Opening balance	$	198,292		$	206,310
	Additions	16,538			16,184
	Disposals	(1,111		)	(351		)
	Depreciation	(26,091		)	(27,630		)
	Foreign currency movements	(15,245		)	2,633
	Ending balance	$	172,383		$	197,146

ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_AND_ACCRUED_L

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES	'
	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	63,996	$	83,110
	Related party accounts payable	252		478
	Programming liabilities	52,002		74,774
	Related party programming liabilities	48,314		70,131
	Duties and other taxes payable	14,671		12,200
	Accrued staff costs	16,930		20,397
	Accrued interest payable	16,255		19,516
	Related party accrued interest payable	1,174		—
	Income taxes payable	303		636
	Accrued professional fees	2,024		4,477
	Authors’ rights	4,721		2,700
	Other accrued liabilities	1,512		1,958
	Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	222,154	$	290,377

OTHER_LIABILITIES

OTHER LIABILITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
OTHER LIABILITIES	'
	OTHER LIABILITIES
	Other current and non-current liabilities comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Deferred revenue	$	22,664	$	10,973
	Deferred tax	1,827		933
	Restructuring provision (Note 15)	829		3,305
	Legal provision (Note 20)	7,296		1,158
	Other	120		260
	Total other current liabilities	$	32,736	$	16,629
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Deferred tax	$	32,262	$	31,286
	Programming liabilities	5,010		1,962
	Related party programming liabilities	103		386
	Accrued interest	3,865		—
	Related party accrued interest	20,968		—
	Other	1,324		183
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	63,532	$	33,817
	Non-current accrued interest and non-current related party accrued interest represents interest on the 2017 PIK Notes, which the Company must pay in-kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each June 1 and December 1, from December 1, 2014 until November 15, 2015 by adding such accrued interest to the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes.

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure”, establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to those valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurement
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted instruments.
	Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3	Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
	A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	We evaluate the position of each financial instrument measured at fair value in the hierarchy individually based on the valuation methodology we apply. The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our Senior Debt (as defined therein) is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".
	The change in fair value of derivatives comprised the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Currency swap	$	—	$	—	$	2,311	$	—
	Interest rate swap	—		—		—		104
	Change in fair value of derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	2,311	$	104
	Foreign Currency Exchange Swap
	On March 24, 2014, we entered into a foreign currency forward exchange contract to reduce our exposure to movements in the USD to EUR exchange rate from the expected proceeds of the Rights Offering. Under the contract, we received EUR 290.2 million in exchange for US$ 400.0 million on May 2, 2014, the maturity date. It was considered to be an economic hedge but was not designated as a hedging instrument, so changes in the fair value of the derivative were recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. This instrument was allocated to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the critical inputs to this model, including foreign exchange forward rates and the known contractual terms of the instrument, were readily observable. We recognized a derivative gain of US$ 2.4 million on the maturity date.

CONVERTIBLE_REDEEMABLE_PREFERR

CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]	'
CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK	'
	CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES
	On June 25, 2013, we issued and sold 200,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value US$ 0.08 per share (the “Series B Preferred Shares”), to TW Investor, for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 200.0 million. As at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the Series B Preferred Shares was US$ 219.8 million and US$ 207.9 million, respectively.
	The initial stated value of the Series B Preferred Shares of US$ 1,000 per share accretes at an annual rate of 7.5%, compounded quarterly, from and including the date of issuance to but excluding the third anniversary of the date of issuance, and at an annual rate of 3.75%, compounded quarterly, from and including the third anniversary of the date of issuance to but excluding the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance. We have the right from June 25, 2016 to pay cash to the holder in lieu of any further accretion. From June 25, 2016, each Series B Preferred Share may, at the holder's option, be converted into the number of shares of our Class A common stock determined by dividing (i) the accreted stated value plus accrued but unpaid dividends, if any, in each case as of the conversion date, by (ii) the conversion price, which was US$ 2.42 at September 30, 2014, but is subject to adjustment from time to time pursuant to customary weighted-average anti-dilution provisions with respect to our issuances of equity or equity-linked securities at a price below the then-applicable conversion price (excluding any securities issued under our benefit plans at or above fair market value). We have the right to redeem the Series B Preferred Shares in whole or in part from June 25, 2016, upon 30 days' written notice. The redemption price of each outstanding Series B Preferred Share is equal to its accreted stated value plus accrued but unpaid dividends, if any, in each case as of the redemption date specified in the redemption notice. After receipt of a redemption notice, each holder of Series B Preferred Shares will have the right to convert, prior to the date of redemption, all or part of such Series B Preferred Shares to be redeemed by us into shares of our Class A common stock in accordance with the terms of conversion described above. Holders of the Series B Preferred Shares will have no voting rights on any matter presented to holders of any class of our capital stock, with the exception that they may vote with holders of shares of our Class A common stock (i) with respect to a change of control event or (ii) as provided by our Bye-laws or applicable Bermuda law. Holders of Series B Preferred Shares will participate in any dividends declared or paid on our Class A common stock on an as-converted basis. The Series B Preferred Shares will rank pari passu with our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and senior to all other equity securities of the Company in respect of payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Series B Preferred Shares have such other rights, powers and preferences as are set forth in the Certificate of Designation for the Series B Preferred Shares.
	We concluded that the Series B Preferred Shares were not considered a liability and that the embedded conversion feature in the Series B Preferred Shares was clearly and closely related to the host contract and therefore did not need to be bifurcated. The Series B Preferred Shares are required to be classified outside of permanent equity because such shares can be redeemed for cash in certain circumstances. These shares are not currently redeemable and thus have been recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet based on fair value at the time of issuance. We have determined that it is probable that the Series B Preferred Shares will become redeemable and thus have accreted changes in the redemption value since issuance. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recognized accretion on the Series B Preferred Shares of US$ 4.1 million and US$ 11.9 million; and US$ 3.8 million and US$ 4.0 million, respectively, with corresponding decreases in additional paid-in capital.

EQUITY

EQUITY	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
EQUITY	'
	EQUITY
	Preferred Stock
	5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock were authorized at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	One share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Share") was issued and outstanding as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Series A Preferred Share is convertible into 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock on the date that is 61 days after the date on which the ownership of our outstanding shares of Class A common stock by a group that includes TW Investor and its affiliates would not be greater than 49.9%. The Series A Preferred Share is entitled to one vote per each share of Class A common stock into which it is convertible and has such other rights, powers and preferences, including potential adjustments to the number of shares of Class A common stock to be issued upon conversion, as are set forth in the Certificate of Designation for the Series A Preferred Share.
	200,000 shares of Series B Preferred Shares were issued and outstanding as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (see Note 13, "Convertible Redeemable Preferred Shares"). Assuming conversion on June 25, 2016 and no further adjustments to the conversion price under the Certificate of Designations for the Series B Preferred Shares, TW Investor would be issued 103.1 million shares of Class A common stock upon conversion.
	Class A and Class B Common Stock
	440,000,000 and 300,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were authorized as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and 15,000,000 shares of Class B common stock were authorized as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical except for voting rights. The shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share and the shares of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. Shares of Class B common stock are convertible into shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis for no additional consideration. Holders of each class of shares are entitled to receive dividends and upon liquidation or dissolution are entitled to receive all assets available for distribution to holders of our common stock. Under our bye-laws, the holders of each class have no preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to such shares.
	There were 135.3 million and 134.8 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and no shares of Class B common stock outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	As at September 30, 2014, TW Investor owns 45.4% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock and has a 49.6% voting interest in the Company due to its ownership of the Series A Preferred Share.
	Common Stock Warrants
	On May 2, 2014, we issued warrants to purchase 114,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of US$ 1.00 per share, generally exercisable from the second anniversary of the issue date to the fourth anniversary of the issue date. 100,926,996 (approximately 88.5%) of these warrants are held by Time Warner and TW Investor.
	We utilized a Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the fair value of each warrant.The Black-Scholes valuation model uses subjective assumptions of expected volatility, risk-free interest rates, the expected term of options granted, and expected rates of dividends. Changes in these assumptions could materially affect the estimated fair value. The Company determines the volatility assumption for these stock options using historical volatilities data from its traded Class A common stock. The expected term is estimated based on management's expectation of future exercises. The risk-free rate assumed in valuing the warrants is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the grant date based on the expected term. The Company assumed a dividend rate of zero based on historical experience and expected dividends to be issued over the expected term. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 3 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	We determined the fair value of each warrant was US$ 2.1265 at the date of issuance. The warrants are classified in additional paid-in capital, a component of equity and are not subject to subsequent revaluation. The fair value of the Initial Warrants is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The fair value of the Unit Warrants is accounted for as a discount to the 2017 PIK Notes (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements").
	As at September 30, 2014, warrants to purchase up to 850,000 shares of Class A common stock for a six-year period terminating December 2015 at a price of US$ 21.75 per share were also outstanding.

RESTRUCTURING_COSTS

RESTRUCTURING COSTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
RESTRUCTURING COSTS	'
	RESTRUCTURING COSTS
	Segment Reorganization Plan
	In the first quarter of 2013, the Company changed the composition of its operating segments. From January 1, 2013, the Broadcast, Media Pro Entertainment and New Media operating segments were reorganized to streamline central resources and create six new operating segments: Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. In connection with this change in segments, we incurred restructuring costs to reorganize our businesses through these geographic segments (the "Segment Reorganization Plan"). Actions under the Segment Reorganization Plan were completed as of December 31, 2013; and payments related to these actions were completed by September 30, 2014.
	2014 Initiatives
	During 2014, we have undertaken further restructuring actions as our new segment management teams seek to optimize their cost base across all departments (the "2014 Initiatives"). We currently expect to incur total restructuring charges, primarily employee termination benefits, under the 2014 Initiatives of approximately US$ 9.0 million, and expect to complete actions by the end of 2014.
	Information relating to restructuring by type of cost is as follows:
		Segment Reorganization Plan									2014 Initiatives
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Grand
																				Total
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	2,674		$	631		$	3,305		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	3,305
	Costs incurred	—			—			—			8,851			337			9,188			9,188
	Cash paid	(2,674		)	(82		)	(2,756		)	(8,146		)	(126		)	(8,272		)	(11,028		)
	Accrual reversal	—			(560		)	(560		)	—			—			—			(560		)
	Foreign currency movements	—			11			11			(55		)	(32		)	(87		)	(76		)
	BALANCE September 30, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	650		$	179		$	829		$	829
	A summary of restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, by operating segment is as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,
		2014									2013
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Bulgaria	$	51		$	30		$	81		$	414		$	—		$	414
	Croatia	—			—			—			62			—			62
	Czech Republic	—			—			—			353			9			362
	Romania	6			—			6			162			2			164
	Slovak Republic	13			—			13			—			—			—
	Slovenia	—			—			—			203			—			203
	Corporate	—			242			242			2,981			6			2,987
	Total restructuring costs	$	70		$	272		$	342		$	4,175		$	17		$	4,192
		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014												2013
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Accrual Reversal			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Bulgaria	$	3,368		$	72		$	—		$	3,440		$	414		$	—		$	414
	Croatia	—			—			—			—			62			—			62
	Czech Republic	1,341			—			—			1,341			813			68			881
	Romania	3,729			—			—			3,729			162			2			164
	Slovak Republic	413			23			(560		)	(124		)	204			—			204
	Slovenia	—			—			—			—			615			—			615
	Corporate	—			242			—			242			6,454			96			6,550
	Total restructuring costs	$	8,851		$	337		$	(560	)	$	8,628		$	8,724		$	166		$	8,890

INTEREST_EXPENSE

INTEREST EXPENSE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Interest Expense [Abstract]	'
INTEREST EXPENSE	'
	INTEREST EXPENSE
	Interest expense comprised the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Interest on senior debt	$	25,408	$	20,996	$	74,714	$	78,084
	Interest on capital leases and other financing arrangements	1,425		97		2,595		382
		26,833		21,093		77,309		78,466
	Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	4,155		902		14,216		3,192
	Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium, net	6,115		1,821		12,587		5,344
		10,270		2,723		26,803		8,536
	Total interest expense	$	37,103	$	23,816	$	104,112	$	87,002
	We paid cash interest of US$ 52.9 million and US$ 87.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	7,500,000 shares have been authorized for issuance in respect of equity awards under our Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, awards are made to employees at the discretion of the Compensation Committee and to non-employee directors pursuant to an annual automatic grant under the Plan or at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
	The charge for stock-based compensation in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income was as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	409		$	964		$	990		$	3,144
	Restructuring costs (Note 15)	—			742			—			742
	Total stock-based compensation charge	$	409		$	1,706		$	990		$	3,886
	Stock Options
	A summary of option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is presented below:
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	390,500		$	27.26		1.4		$	—
	Forfeited	(114,500	)	30.87
	Expired	(121,000	)	20.48
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014	155,000		$	29.88		1.17		—
	Vested	155,000		29.88			1.17		—
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014	155,000		$	29.88		1.17		$	—
	The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and recognized ratably over the requisite service period. The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the stock price on the last day of trading of the third quarter of September 30, 2014 and the exercise prices multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) represents the total intrinsic value that would have been received by the option holders had they exercised all in-the-money options as at September 30, 2014. This amount changes based on the fair value of our Class A common stock. As at September 30, 2014, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options.
	Restricted Stock Units
	Pursuant to the Plan, we may grant RSUs to our employees and non-employee directors. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Company for each RSU that vests in accordance with the vesting schedule, generally between one to four years from the date of grant. Upon vesting, shares of Class A common stock are issued from authorized but unissued shares. Holders of RSU awards are not entitled to receive cash dividend equivalents. The grant date fair value of RSUs is calculated as the closing price of shares of our Class A common stock on the date of grant. For certain awards with market conditions for vesting, the grant date fair value is calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Monte Carlo simulation model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of our common stock, interest rates, dividend yields and the correlation coefficient between our common stock and the relevant market index.
	The following table summarizes information about unvested RSUs as at September 30, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted Average
		Shares / Units		Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	1,017,622		$	3.79
	Granted	1,146,489		3
	Vested	(535,168	)	3.95
	Forfeited	(228,256	)	3.92
	Unvested at September 30, 2014	1,400,687		$	3.06
	As at September 30, 2014, the intrinsic value of unvested RSUs was US$ 3.2 million. Total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs as at September 30, 2014 was US$ 3.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.0 years.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	We determined that the Series B Preferred Shares are a participating security, and accordingly, our basic and diluted net income / loss per share is calculated using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, basic net income / loss per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders after deducting contractual amounts of accretion on our Series B Preferred Shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income / loss per share is computed by dividing the adjusted net income by the weighted-average number of dilutive shares outstanding during the period.
	The components of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.
	Net loss	$	(52,138	)	$	(23,091	)	$	(152,491	)	$	(172,329	)
	Less: preferred dividend paid in-kind	4,077			3,785			11,880			4,032
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Basic	$	(56,215	)	$	(26,876	)	$	(164,371	)	$	(176,361	)
	Effect of dilutive securities
	Preferred dividend paid in-kind	—			—			—			—
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Diluted	$	(56,215	)	$	(26,876	)	$	(164,371	)	$	(176,361	)
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic (1)	146,610			145,695			146,477			118,944
	Dilutive effect of employee stock options,RSUs and common stock warrants	—			—			—			—
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - diluted	146,610			145,695			146,477			118,944
	Net loss per share:
	Basic	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.12	)	$	(1.48	)
	Diluted	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.12	)	$	(1.48	)
	(1)	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of common stock.
	At September 30, 2014, 1,398,166 (December 31, 2013: 1,425,477) stock options, warrants and RSUs were antidilutive to income from continuing operations and excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. These may become dilutive in the future. Shares of Class A common stock potentially issuable under our 2015 Convertible Notes may also become dilutive in the future, although they were antidilutive to net income at September 30, 2014. Our Series B Preferred Shares were not considered for dilution as they are not convertible until June 25, 2016.

SEGMENT_DATA

SEGMENT DATA	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT DATA	'
	SEGMENT DATA
	We manage our business on a geographical basis, with six operating segments: Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, which are also our reportable segments and our main operating countries. These operating segments reflect how CME Ltd.’s operating performance is evaluated by our chief operating decision makers, who we have identified as our co-Chief Executive Officers; how our operations are managed by segment managers; and the structure of our internal financial reporting.
	Our segments generate revenues primarily from the sale of advertising and sponsorship on our channels. This is supplemented by revenues from cable and satellite television service providers to carry our channels on their platforms and from revenues through the sale of distribution rights to third parties.
	We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net revenues and OIBDA. OIBDA, which includes amortization and impairment of program rights, is determined as operating income / loss before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, impairments of assets and certain unusual or infrequent items that are not considered by our chief operating decision makers when evaluating our performance. Items that are not allocated to our segments for purposes of evaluating their performance and therefore are not included in their OIBDA, include stock-based compensation and certain other items.
	Our key performance measure of the efficiency of our segments is OIBDA margin. OIBDA margin is the ratio of OIBDA to net revenues. We believe OIBDA is useful to investors because it provides a more meaningful representation of our performance as it excludes certain items that either do not impact our cash flows or the operating results of our operations. OIBDA is also used as a component in determining management bonuses. Intersegment revenues and profits have been eliminated in consolidation.
	OIBDA may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies.
	Below are tables showing our net revenues, OIBDA, total assets, capital expenditures and long-lived assets for our continuing operations by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 for condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income data and condensed consolidated statements of cash flow data; and as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for condensed consolidated balance sheet data.
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Net revenues:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Bulgaria	$	17,711		$	17,925		$	60,899		$	58,594
	Croatia	10,917			10,938			43,884			40,827
	Czech Republic	38,080			35,987			136,412			110,794
	Romania	46,839			43,980			157,543			136,011
	Slovak Republic	17,679			13,275			60,036			52,198
	Slovenia	9,598			10,212			41,444			43,412
	Intersegment revenues(1)	(675		)	(1,329		)	(3,962		)	(4,622		)
	Total net revenues	$	140,149		$	130,988		$	496,256		$	437,214
	(1)    Reflects revenues earned from the sale of content to other country segments in CME. All other revenues are third party revenues.
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	OIBDA:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Bulgaria	$	2,162		$	1,601		$	5,050		$	3,105
	Croatia	(549		)	16			4,978			3,585
	Czech Republic	9,694			(3,269		)	33,107			(9,222		)
	Romania	4,872			(3,347		)	22,875			5,834
	Slovak Republic	(2,070		)	(6,092		)	(2,172		)	(10,216		)
	Slovenia	(3,426		)	(4,000		)	(234		)	2,072
	Elimination	32			(170		)	307			231
	Total operating segments	10,715			(15,261		)	63,911			(4,611		)
	Corporate	(7,778		)	(16,324		)	(21,720		)	(39,728		)
	Total OIBDA	$	2,937		$	(31,585	)	$	42,191		$	(44,339	)
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Reconciliation to condensed consolidated statements of operations	2014			2013			2014			2013
	and comprehensive income:
	Total OIBDA	$	2,937		$	(31,585	)	$	42,191		$	(44,339	)
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	(8,496		)	(8,557		)	(26,091		)	(27,630		)
	Amortization of intangible assets	(3,081		)	(3,791		)	(9,592		)	(11,418		)
	Other items (1)	—			—			(6,885		)	—
	Operating loss	(8,640		)	(43,933		)	(377		)	(83,387		)
	Interest expense, net	(37,044		)	(23,650		)	(103,758		)	(86,423		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	—			—			(24,161		)	(23,115		)
	Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	(6,018		)	43,711			(6,410		)	8,906
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			2,311			104
	Other income / (expense), net	22			(232		)	(1,746		)	(657		)
	(Provision) / credit for income taxes	(658		)	2,296			(948		)	13,609
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(144		)	(1,465		)	(18,532		)	(2,361		)
	Net loss	$	(52,482	)	$	(23,273	)	$	(153,621	)	$	(173,324	)
	(1) Other items for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is comprised of a fine the competition agency in Slovenia is seeking to impose which was accrued in the second quarter of 2014 (see Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies").
	Total assets(1):	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Bulgaria	$	154,869		$	172,189
	Croatia	61,698			72,301
	Czech Republic	837,921			920,630
	Romania	397,617			452,876
	Slovak Republic	136,921			150,562
	Slovenia	75,461			99,619
	Total operating segments	1,664,487			1,868,177
	Corporate	88,174			71,035
	Assets held for sale	1,110			22,661
	Total assets	$	1,753,771		$	1,961,873
	(1)    Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Capital Expenditures:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Bulgaria	$	695		$	502		$	1,773		$	1,152
	Croatia	576			352			1,423			1,086
Czech Republic	1,142			1,031			6,505			6,610
Romania	1,501			1,571			3,614			3,749
Slovak Republic	328			284			1,258			1,272
Slovenia	1,135			996			2,849			3,220
Total operating segments	5,377			4,736			17,422			17,089
Corporate	900			1,351			2,954			3,795
Total capital expenditures	$	6,277		$	6,087		$	20,376		$	20,884
Long-lived assets(1):	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Bulgaria	$	12,464		$	13,742
Croatia	4,747			6,234
Czech Republic	41,000			47,683
Romania	71,796			81,111
Slovak Republic	16,771			20,299
Slovenia	17,425			20,226
Total operating segments	164,203			189,295
Corporate	8,180			8,997
Total long-lived assets	$	172,383		$	198,292
(1) Reflects property, plant and equipment.
Revenue by type:	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Television advertising	$	104,918		$	96,866		$	379,918		$	340,012
Carriage fees and subscriptions	20,232			15,216			61,153			41,907
Other	14,999			18,906			55,185			55,295
Total net revenues	$	140,149		$	130,988		$	496,256		$	437,214

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Commitments
	a) Programming Rights Agreements and Other Commitments
	At September 30, 2014, we had total commitments of US$ 193.9 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 253.6 million) in respect of future programming, including contracts signed with license periods starting after the balance sheet date. These are presented with future minimum operating lease payments for non-cancellable operating leases with remaining terms in excess of one year (net of amounts to be recharged to third parties) and other commitments as follows:
		Programming purchase obligations		Digital transmission obligations		Operating		Capital
						leases		expenditures
	2014	$	24,008	$	7,260	$	2,118	$	3,192
	2015	65,658		20,125		3,472		1,130
	2016	63,088		11,700		2,391		—
	2017	28,028		5,569		1,682		—
	2018	10,607		3,612		1,256		—
	2019 and thereafter	2,546		1,438		6,909		—
	Total	$	193,935	$	49,704	$	17,828	$	4,322
	b) Factoring of Trade Receivables
	CET 21 has a CZK 910 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) factoring framework agreement with FCS. Under this facility up to CZK 910 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. As at September 30, 2014, there were CZK 155.4 million (approximately US$ 7.1 million) (December 31, 2013: CZK 13.1 million, approximately US$ 0.6 million at September 30, 2014 rates) of receivables subject to the factoring framework agreement.
	c) Other
	Top Tone Holdings has exercised its right to acquire additional equity in CME Bulgaria, however the closing of this transaction has not yet occurred because the purchaser financing is still pending. If consummated, we would own 90.0% of our Bulgaria operations.
	Contingencies
	a) Litigation
	We are from time to time party to legal proceedings, arbitrations and regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of our business operations, including the proceeding described below. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, developments in such matters and provide accruals for such matters, as appropriate. In making such decisions, we consider the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and our ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of a loss. An unfavorable outcome in any such proceedings, if material, could have an adverse effect on our business or consolidated financial statements.
	Slovenian Competition Proceeding
	On April 24, 2013 the Competition Protection Agency of the Republic of Slovenia (“CPA”) adopted a decision finding that our wholly-owned subsidiary Produkcija Plus d.o.o. (“Pro Plus”) has abused a dominant position on the Slovenian television advertising market in breach of applicable competition law, by requiring exclusivity from its advertising customers and by applying loyalty discounts in favor of its customers. Pro Plus filed an appeal with the Slovenian Supreme Court on May 24, 2013. On December 3, 2013, the Slovenian Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the CPA. On July 21, 2014 the CPA adopted a decision to impose a fine of EUR 5.1 million (approximately US$ 6.9 million at transaction date rates). Pro Plus has appealed the decision. No fine is payable during the pendency of such an appeal. In the second quarter of 2014, we accrued the full amount of the fine in other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
	b) Restrictions on dividends from Consolidated Subsidiaries and Unconsolidated Affiliates
	Corporate law in the Central and Eastern European countries in which we have operations stipulates generally that dividends may be declared by shareholders, out of yearly profits, subject to the maintenance of registered capital and required reserves after the recovery of accumulated losses. The reserve requirement restriction generally provides that before dividends may be distributed, a portion of annual net profits (typically 5.0%) be allocated to a reserve, which reserve is capped at a proportion of the registered capital of a company (ranging from 5.0% to 25.0%). The restricted net assets of our consolidated subsidiaries and equity in earnings of investments accounted for under the equity method together are less than 25.0% of consolidated net assets.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	We consider our related parties to be those shareholders who have direct control and/or influence and other parties that can significantly influence management as well as our officers and directors; a “connected” party is one in relation to whom we are aware of the existence of a family or business connection to a shareholder, director or officer. We have identified transactions with individuals or entities associated with Time Warner, who is represented on our Board of Directors and holds a 49.6% voting interest in CME Ltd. as at September 30, 2014, as material related party transactions.
	Related Party Transactions
	Time Warner
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Purchases of programming	$	5,936	$	10,972	$	16,723	$	46,414
	Sales	19		27		37		87
	Interest expense	20,817		—		39,318		—
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Programming liabilities	$	48,113	$	70,371
	Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities	364		—
	Accounts receivable, gross	178		168
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (1)	209,753		—
	Accrued interest payable (2)	22,143		—
	-1	Amount represents the principal amount outstanding of the 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner and the amounts drawn on the 2017 Term Loan, less respective issuance discounts, plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind.
	-2	Amount represents the accrued interest on the principal amount of the outstanding 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner, which is payable in-kind in arrears until November 15, 2015 and the outstanding balance of the 2017 Term Loan, which the Company may elect to pay in cash or in-kind.

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION	'
	GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	As discussed in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements", our 100% owned subsidiaries, CME NV and CME BV (collectively, the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"), have agreed to fully and unconditionally, and jointly and severally, guarantee (the “Guarantees”), the 2017 PIK Notes. The Guarantor Subsidiaries are subject to the requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X regarding financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered with the SEC. Our remaining subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) are presented separately from CME Ltd. (the “Parent Issuer”) and the Guarantor Subsidiaries in the condensed consolidating financial statements presented below.
	The Guarantees are senior obligations of the Guarantors and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Guarantor Subsidiaries’ existing and future senior indebtedness, including in respect of their guarantees of the 2015 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Term Loan and the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the Guarantees rank senior in right of payment to any other existing and future obligations of the Guarantor Subsidiaries expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Guarantees. The Guarantees effectively rank junior to all of the future indebtedness and other liabilities of our Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, including with respect to their obligations in respect of the 2017 PIK Notes.
	CME Ltd. and the Guarantor Subsidiaries are holding companies with no revenue-generating operations and rely on the repayment of intercompany indebtedness and the declaration of dividends to receive distributions of cash from our operating subsidiaries and affiliates. There are no significant restrictions on CME Ltd.'s ability to obtain funds from the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
	The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information relating to the Guarantor Subsidiaries as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013:
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at September 30, 2014
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,963		$	1,425		$	67,293		$	—		$	72,681
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			130,106			—			130,106
	Program rights, net	—			—			117,632			—			117,632
	Other current assets	1,011			255			42,784			—			44,050
	Assets held for sale	—			—			1,110			—			1,110
	Intercompany current assets	8,185			34,049			32,774			(75,008		)	—
	Total current assets	13,159			35,729			391,699			(75,008		)	365,579
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			501,235			—			(501,235		)	—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			172,383			—			172,383
	Program rights, net	—			—			248,276			—			248,276
	Goodwill	—			—			714,824			—			714,824
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—			194,997			—			194,997
	Other non-current assets	48,858			—			8,854			—			57,712
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,525,959			294,694			21,805			(1,842,458		)	—
	Total non-current assets	1,574,817			795,929			1,361,139			(2,343,693		)	1,388,192
	Total assets	$	1,587,976		$	831,658		$	1,752,838		$	(2,418,701	)	$	1,753,771
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Current liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	8,558		$	253		$	213,343		$	—		$	222,154
	Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	—			—			1,034			—			1,034
	Other current liabilities	325			—			32,411			—			32,736
	Liabilities held for sale	—			—			1,110			—			1,110
	Intercompany current liabilities	2,752			32,624			39,632			(75,008		)	—
	Total current liabilities	11,635			32,877			287,530			(75,008		)	257,034
	Non-current liabilities
	Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries	135,062			—			—			(135,062		)	—
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	493,921			—			311,918			—			805,839
	Other non-current liabilities	24,833			500			38,199			—			63,532
	Intercompany non-current liabilities	295,159			1,547,299			—			(1,842,458		)	—
	Total non-current liabilities	948,975			1,547,799			350,117			(1,977,520		)	869,371
	Temporary equity	219,770			—			—			—			219,770
	Total equity / (deficit)	407,596			(749,018		)	1,115,191			(366,173		)	407,596
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,587,976		$	831,658		$	1,752,838		$	(2,418,701	)	$	1,753,771
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2013
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,461		$	5,422		$	78,741		$	—		$	103,624
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			174,081			—			174,081
	Program rights, net	—			—			109,238			—			109,238
	Other current assets	2,638			31			42,513			—			45,182
	Assets held for sale	—			—			22,661			—			22,661
	Intercompany current assets	53,396			2,052			—			(55,448		)	—
	Total current assets	75,495			7,505			427,234			(55,448		)	454,786
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			479,435			—			(479,435		)	—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			198,292			—			198,292
	Program rights, net	—			—			288,344			—			288,344
	Goodwill	—			—			782,870			—			782,870
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—			223,815			—			223,815
	Other non-current assets	3,976			—			9,790			—			13,766
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,822,966			315,017			18,887			(2,156,870		)	—
	Total non-current assets	1,826,942			794,452			1,521,998			(2,636,305		)	1,507,087
Total assets	$	1,902,437		$	801,957		$	1,949,232		$	(2,691,753	)	$	1,961,873
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	18,234		$	41		$	272,102		$	—		$	290,377
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	—			71			2,040			—			2,111
Other current liabilities	500			—			16,129			—			16,629
Liabilities held for sale	—			—			7,105			—			7,105
Intercompany current liabilities	7,788			45,988			1,672			(55,448		)	—
Total current liabilities	26,522			46,100			299,048			(55,448		)	316,222
Non-current liabilities
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries	296,351			—			—			(296,351		)	—
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	620,375			—			342,568			—			962,943
Other non-current liabilities	—			—			33,817			—			33,817
Intercompany non-current liabilities	310,298			1,846,572			—			(2,156,870		)	—
Total non-current liabilities	1,227,024			1,846,572			376,385			(2,453,221		)	996,760
Temporary equity	207,890			—			—			—			207,890
Total equity / (deficit)	441,001			(1,090,715		)	1,273,799			(183,084		)	441,001
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,902,437		$	801,957		$	1,949,232		$	(2,691,753	)	$	1,961,873
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	140,149		$	—		$	140,149
Cost of revenues	—			—			113,982			—			113,982
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,757			608			30,100			—			34,465
Restructuring costs	—			—			342			—			342
Operating loss	(3,757		)	(608		)	(4,275		)	—			(8,640		)
Interest income	33,114			6,800			56			(39,911		)	59
Interest expense	(36,480		)	(33,046		)	(7,488		)	39,911			(37,103		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			—			—			—			—
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	3,799			(224		)	(9,593		)	—			(6,018		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(3,150		)	3,150			—			—
Other income, net	—			—			22			—			22
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	(3,324		)	(30,228		)	(18,128		)	—			(51,680		)
Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			2,398			(3,056		)	—			(658		)
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	(3,324		)	(27,830		)	(21,184		)	—			(52,338		)
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	(150,941		)	(2,381		)	—			153,322			—
Loss from continuing operations	(154,265		)	(30,211		)	(21,184		)	153,322			(52,338		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(144		)	—			(144		)
Net loss	(154,265		)	(30,211		)	(21,328		)	153,322			(52,482		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			344			—			344
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(154,265		)	(30,211		)	(20,984		)	153,322			(52,138		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(154,265	)	$	(150,941	)	$	(2,381	)	$	153,322		$	(154,265	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	496,256		$	—		$	496,256
Cost of revenues	—			—			377,711			—			377,711
Selling, general and administrative expenses	12,713			1,135			96,446			—			110,294
Restructuring costs	—			—			8,628			—			8,628
Operating (loss) / income	(12,713		)	(1,135		)	13,471			—			(377		)
Interest income	106,842			20,905			337			(127,730		)	354
Interest expense	(101,104		)	(106,652		)	(24,086		)	127,730			(104,112		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(24,161		)	—			—			—			(24,161		)
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	4,761			(3,946		)	(7,225		)	—			(6,410		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	2,311			(5,579		)	5,579			—			2,311
Other expense, net	—			—			(1,746		)	—			(1,746		)
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	(24,064		)	(96,407		)	(13,670		)	—			(134,141		)
Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			10,327			(11,275		)	—			(948		)
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	(24,064		)	(86,080		)	(24,945		)	—			(135,089		)
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	(237,552		)	(30,929		)	—			268,481			—
Loss from continuing operations	(261,616		)	(117,009		)	(24,945		)	268,481			(135,089		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(18,532		)	—			(18,532		)
Net loss	(261,616		)	(117,009		)	(43,477		)	268,481			(153,621		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			1,130			—			1,130
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(261,616		)	(117,009		)	(42,347		)	268,481			(152,491		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(261,616	)	$	(237,552	)	$	(30,929	)	$	268,481		$	(261,616	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	130,988		$	—		$	130,988
Cost of revenues	—			—			133,841			—			133,841
Selling, general and administrative expenses	14,702			1			22,185			—			36,888
Restructuring costs	742			24			3,426			—			4,192
Operating loss	(15,444		)	(25		)	(28,464		)	—			(43,933		)
Interest income	32,121			741			159			(32,855		)	166
Interest expense	(17,071		)	(29,064		)	(10,536		)	32,855			(23,816		)
Foreign currency exchange gain, net	36,176			956			6,579			—			43,711
Other expense, net	—			—			(232		)	—			(232		)
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss on investment in subsidiaries	35,782			(27,392		)	(32,494		)	—			(24,104		)
Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			2,416			(120		)	—			2,296
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss on investment in subsidiaries	35,782			(24,976		)	(32,614		)	—			(21,808		)
Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(58,646		)	(1,295		)	—			59,941			—
Loss from continuing operations	(22,864		)	(26,271		)	(32,614		)	59,941			(21,808		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(1,465		)	—			(1,465		)
Net loss	(22,864		)	(26,271		)	(34,079		)	59,941			(23,273		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			182			—			182
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(22,864		)	(26,271		)	(33,897		)	59,941			(23,091		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(22,864	)	$	(58,646	)	$	(1,295	)	$	59,941		$	(22,864	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	437,214		$	—		$	437,214
Cost of revenues	—			—			408,244			—			408,244
Selling, general and administrative expenses	25,361			2			78,104			—			103,467
Restructuring costs	742			24			8,124			—			8,890
Operating loss	(26,103		)	(26		)	(57,258		)	—			(83,387		)
Interest income	100,210			1,555			552			(101,738		)	579
Interest expense	(66,306		)	(87,441		)	(34,993		)	101,738			(87,002		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(23,115		)	—			—			—			(23,115		)
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	15,520			1,592			(8,206		)	—			8,906
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			104			—			104
Other expense, net	—			—			(657		)	—			(657		)
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss on investment in subsidiaries	206			(84,320		)	(100,458		)	—			(184,572		)
Credit for income taxes	—			7,990			5,619			—			13,609
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss on investment in subsidiaries	206			(76,330		)	(94,839		)	—			(170,963		)
Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(181,301		)	(72,985		)	—			254,286			—
Loss from continuing operations	(181,095		)	(149,315		)	(94,839		)	254,286			(170,963		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(2,361		)	—			(2,361		)
Net loss	(181,095		)	(149,315		)	(97,200		)	254,286			(173,324		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			995			—			995
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(181,095		)	(149,315		)	(96,205		)	254,286			(172,329		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(181,095	)	$	(181,301	)	$	(72,985	)	$	254,286		$	(181,095	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash (used in) / generated from continuing operating activities	$	(13,808	)	$	(34,282	)	$	29,673		$	—		$	(18,417	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(20,376		)	—			(20,376		)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—			162			—			162
Intercompany investing receipts	342,908			41,186			—			(384,094		)	—
Intercompany investing payments	(362,740		)	(30,671		)	—			393,411			—
Net cash (used in) / provided by continuing investing activities	(19,832		)	10,515			(20,214		)	9,317			(20,214		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Senior Debt	(400,673		)	—			—			—			(400,673		)
Debt transaction costs	(11,185		)	—			(1,594		)	—			(12,779		)
Issuance of Senior Debt	221,374			—			—			—			221,374
Proceeds from credit facilities	16,801			—			23			—			16,824
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—			(1,370		)	—			(1,370		)
Issuance of common stock warrants	191,825			—			—			—			191,825
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—			(46		)	—			(46		)
Intercompany financing receipts	—			362,740			30,671			(393,411		)	—
Intercompany financing payments	—			(342,908		)	(41,186		)	384,094			—
Net cash provided by / (used in) continuing financing activities	18,142			19,832			(13,502		)	(9,317		)	15,155
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—			(673		)	—			(673		)
Net cash used in discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—			(107		)	—			(107		)
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			(62		)	(6,625		)	—			(6,687		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(15,498		)	(3,997		)	(11,448		)	—			(30,943		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	19,461			5,422			78,741			—			103,624
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	3,963		$	1,425		$	67,293		$	—		$	72,681
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash (used in) / generated from continuing operating activities	$	(63,923	)	$	225,141		$	(215,953	)	$	—		$	(54,735	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(20,884		)	—			(20,884		)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—			246			—			246
Intercompany investing receipts	566,193			9,323			—			(575,516		)	—
Intercompany investing payments	(544,769		)	(205,886		)	—			750,655			—
Net cash provided by / (used in) continuing investing activities	21,424			(196,563		)	(20,638		)	175,139			(20,638		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Senior Debt	(310,322		)	—			—			—			(310,322		)
Debt transactions costs	(639		)	—			(146		)	—			(785		)
Change in restricted cash	20,467			—			—			—			20,467
Proceeds from credit facilities	—			—			826			—			826
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—			(1,715		)	—			(1,715		)
Issuance of common stock	157,116			—			—			—			157,116
Issuance of preferred stock	200,000			—			—			—			200,000
Equity issuance costs	(5,410		)	—			—			—			(5,410		)
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—			(273		)	—			(273		)
Intercompany financing receipts	—			544,769			205,886			(750,655		)	—
Intercompany financing payments	—			(566,193		)	(9,323		)	575,516			—
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities	61,212			(21,424		)	195,255			(175,139		)	59,904
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—			(1,047		)	—			(1,047		)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—			273			—			273
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			139			(573		)	—			(434		)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,713			7,293			(42,683		)	—			(16,677		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	9,372			2,836			126,471			—			138,679
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	28,085		$	10,129		$	83,788		$	—		$	122,002

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_Policies

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Interim Financial Statements	'
	Interim Financial Statements
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Amounts as of December 31, 2013 included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, adjusted for discontinued operations. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 28, 2014. Our significant accounting policies have not changed since December 31, 2013, except as noted below.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with US GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we concluded a comprehensive review of the future benefit of program rights and of the appropriateness of our program rights policy. We perform our review on a triennial basis or when events occur or circumstances change that would so require. This triennial review included a study of the relative value generated by all runs of a license in past periods. We concluded that the existing allocation for acquired program rights with an estimated two or three runs was still appropriate. However, we estimate that the first run of our own-produced program rights library will generate more value relative to subsequent runs than our previous estimate. As a result, the prospective change in estimate had following impacts on results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014			For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(Decrease) / increase in content costs	$	(1,540	)	$	4,270
	(Decrease) / increase in loss from continuing operations	(1,540		)	4,270
	(Decrease) / increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(1,540		)	4,270
	PER SHARE DATA:
	(Decrease) / increase in loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(0.01	)	$	0.03
	(Decrease) / increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - basic and diluted	(0.01		)	0.03
Basis of Consolidation	'
	Basis of Consolidation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CME Ltd. and our subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. Entities in which we hold less than a majority voting interest but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Other investments are accounted for using the cost method.
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	We present our results of operations, financial position and cash flows of operations that have either been sold or that meet the criteria for "held-for-sale accounting" as discontinued operations if the cash flows associated with the group of assets will be significantly eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company and we will have no significant continuing involvement in the group of assets after the disposal transaction. At the time an operation qualifies for held-for-sale accounting, the operation is evaluated to determine whether or not the carrying amount exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. Any loss as a result of carrying amounts in excess of fair value less cost to sell is recorded in the period the operation meets held-for-sale accounting. Management judgment is required to (1) assess the criteria required to meet held-for-sale accounting, and (2) estimate fair value. Changes to the operation could cause it to no longer qualify for held-for-sale accounting and changes to fair value could result in an increase or decrease to previously recognized losses. In 2013, we expressed our commitment to focusing on our core broadcasting assets and seeking alternatives, including potential divestiture, of our non-core assets. We continue to assess the status of our non-core assets and if we ultimately divest these assets, it is possible that we may recognize losses on their disposal, which may be material.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy	'
	Fair Value Estimates
	Fair value is the price an asset or liability could be exchanged in an arm’s-length orderly transaction between knowledgeable, able and willing parties that is not a forced sale or liquidation. US GAAP requires significant management estimates in determining fair value. The extent of management’s judgments is highly dependent on the valuation model employed and the observability of inputs to the fair value model. The level of management judgment required in establishing fair value of financial instruments is more significant where there is no active market in which the instrument is traded. For financial instruments that are not remeasured through net income, including the Initial Warrants and the Unit Warrants (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements" and Note 14, "Equity"), we estimate fair value at issuance and account for the instrument at amortized cost. For financial instruments that are remeasured through net income, we assess the fair value of the instrument at each period end or earlier when events occur or circumstances change that would so require (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements").
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure”, establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to those valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurement
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted instruments.
	Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3	Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
	A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	We evaluate the position of each financial instrument measured at fair value in the hierarchy individually based on the valuation methodology we apply. The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our Senior Debt (as defined therein) is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted	'
	Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
	There are no accounting pronouncements adopted in the current period that are expected to have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued new guidance which is intended to change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Upon adoption of the guidance, the disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The guidance is effective for all disposals that occur subsequent to January 1, 2015. The adoption of this guidance may impact how we present and disclose discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance which is intended to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The guidance supersedes existing revenue recognition guidance and requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR1

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy	'
	Fair Value Estimates
	Fair value is the price an asset or liability could be exchanged in an arm’s-length orderly transaction between knowledgeable, able and willing parties that is not a forced sale or liquidation. US GAAP requires significant management estimates in determining fair value. The extent of management’s judgments is highly dependent on the valuation model employed and the observability of inputs to the fair value model. The level of management judgment required in establishing fair value of financial instruments is more significant where there is no active market in which the instrument is traded. For financial instruments that are not remeasured through net income, including the Initial Warrants and the Unit Warrants (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements" and Note 14, "Equity"), we estimate fair value at issuance and account for the instrument at amortized cost. For financial instruments that are remeasured through net income, we assess the fair value of the instrument at each period end or earlier when events occur or circumstances change that would so require (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements").
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure”, establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to those valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurement
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted instruments.
	Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3	Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
	A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	We evaluate the position of each financial instrument measured at fair value in the hierarchy individually based on the valuation methodology we apply. The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our Senior Debt (as defined therein) is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_Basis_of

BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate	'
	As a result, the prospective change in estimate had following impacts on results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014			For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(Decrease) / increase in content costs	$	(1,540	)	$	4,270
	(Decrease) / increase in loss from continuing operations	(1,540		)	4,270
	(Decrease) / increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(1,540		)	4,270
	PER SHARE DATA:
	(Decrease) / increase in loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	(0.01	)	$	0.03
	(Decrease) / increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - basic and diluted	(0.01		)	0.03

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS1

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Assets and liabilities held for sales (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	'
	The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets held for sale
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	515		$	1,372
	Accounts receivable, net	1,330			10,496
	Inventory	1,357			5,863
	Other assets	2,052			4,930
	Total assets held for sale	5,254			22,661
	Fair value adjustment	(4,144		)	—
	Assets held for sale, net	$	1,110		$	22,661
	Liabilities held for sale
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,056		$	6,029
	Other liabilities	54			1,076
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	1,110		$	7,105
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, comprised the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenues	$	1,362		$	4,850		$	9,765		$	15,911
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(284		)	(1,140		)	(2,207		)	(2,492		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	(13		)	(325		)	18			131
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale	(297		)	(1,465		)	(2,189		)	(2,361		)
	Gain / (loss) on sale of divested businesses, net of taxes (1)	153			—			(16,343		)	—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	(144	)	$	(1,465	)	$	(18,532	)	$	(2,361	)
	-1	Amount includes the loss on the sale of Bontonfilm and the fair value adjustment required to measure assets held for sale at fair value less costs to sell of our Pro Video businesses.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	Goodwill by reporting unit as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Gross Balance,			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Balance, December 31, 2013			Foreign Currency			Balance, September 30, 2014			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Gross Balance, September 30, 2014
		December 31,
		2013
	Bulgaria	$	179,609		$	(144,639	)	$	34,970		$	(3,043	)	$	31,927		$	(144,639	)	$	176,566
	Croatia	11,149			(10,454		)	695			(55		)	640			(10,454		)	11,094
	Czech Republic	876,447			(287,545		)	588,902			(52,834		)	536,068			(287,545		)	823,613
	Romania	109,028			(11,028		)	98,000			(6,832		)	91,168			(11,028		)	102,196
	Slovak Republic	60,303			—			60,303			(5,282		)	55,021			—			55,021
	Slovenia	19,400			(19,400		)	—			—			—			(19,400		)	19,400
	Total	$	1,255,936		$	(473,066	)	$	782,870		$	(68,046	)	$	714,824		$	(473,066	)	$	1,187,890
Schedule of Intangible Assets Net	'
	Changes in the net book value of our broadcast licenses and other intangible assets as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:
						Amortized Intangible Assets
		Trademarks				Broadcast Licenses				Customer Relationships				Other				Total
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	112,477			$	97,807			$	12,042			$	1,489			$	223,815
	Amortization	—				(6,488		)		(2,879		)		(225		)		(9,592		)
	Disposal	—				—				—				(683		)		(683		)
	Foreign currency movements	(9,375		)		(8,302		)		(820		)		(46		)		(18,543		)
	BALANCE September 30, 2014	$	103,102			$	83,017			$	8,343			$	535			$	194,997
Schedule of Intangible Assets Gross	'
	The gross value and accumulated amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangible assets was as follows as at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Gross value	$	289,325			$	318,600
	Accumulated amortization	(197,430		)		(207,262		)
	Net book value of amortized intangible assets	91,895				111,338
	Indefinite-lived trademarks	103,102				112,477
	Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	$	194,997			$	223,815

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt	'
	Summary
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Senior debt	$	782,176			$	956,956
	Total credit facilities and capital leases	24,697				8,098
	Total long-term debt and other financing arrangements	806,873				965,054
	Less: current maturities	(1,034		)		(2,111		)
	Total non-current long-term debt and other financing arrangements	$	805,839			$	962,943
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
	Total senior debt and credit facilities comprised the following at September 30, 2014:
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized (Discount) / Premium				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	261,034			$	(12,217	)		$	248,817	$	11,907
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes	301,992				4,215				306,207		—
	2017 PIK Notes (1)	400,000				(172,848		)		227,152		178,626
	2017 Term Loan (2) (3)	30,727				(12,774		)		17,953		13,199
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility (3)	—				—				—		50,596
	Other credit facilities (4)	3,580				(491		)		3,089		—
	Total senior debt and credit facilities	$	997,333			$	(194,115	)		$	803,218
	-1	The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.
	-2	The original principal amount of the 2017 Term Loan was US$ 30.0 million. Amount presented represents original principal amount plus interest paid-in-kind by adding such amount to the outstanding principal amount.
	-3	The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity") based on the relative borrowing capacity of these facilities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective instruments.
	-4	The unamortized discount on the Other credit facilities represents the fair value adjustment recorded on issuance of the CNC loans (as defined and further described in item (e) under the heading 'Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations' below).
Schedule of Senior Debt	'
	Senior Debt
	Our senior debt comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Carrying Amount
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	248,817			$	241,193
	2016 Fixed Rate Notes	—				379,182
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes	306,207				336,581
	2017 PIK Notes	227,152				—
		$	782,176			$	956,956
Schedule Of 2015 Convertible Notes	'
	We separately account for the liability and equity components of the 2015 Convertible Notes. The embedded conversion option is not accounted for as a derivative.
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized Discount				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	261,034			$	(19,841	)		$	241,193	$	11,907
	Amortization of debt issuance discount	—				7,624				7,624		—
	BALANCE September 30, 2014	$	261,034			$	(12,217	)		$	248,817	$	11,907
Schedule Of 2017 Fixed Rate Notes	'
	The 2017 Fixed Rate Notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below:
		Fixed Rate Notes
	From	Redemption Price
	November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015	104.5	%
	November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016	102.25	%
	November 1, 2016 and thereafter	100	%
Credit Facilities And Capital Lease Obligations	'
	Credit facilities and capital lease obligations comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	2017 Term Loan	(a)	$	17,953			$	—
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility	(b)	—				—
	Credit facilities	(c) – (e)	3,089				3,755
	Capital leases		3,655				4,343
	Total credit facilities and capital leases		24,697				8,098
	Less: current maturities		(1,034		)		(2,111		)
	Total non-current credit facilities and capital leases		$	23,663			$	5,987
	(a)	As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding of the 15.0% term loan facility due 2017 (the "2017 Term Loan") was US$ 30.7 million. The carrying value of the 2017 Term Loan is comprised of the original outstanding principal amount of US$ 30.0 million less an issuance discount plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 30 and December 31, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind. The 2017 Term Loan matures on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Term Loan as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 32.3 million was determined based on comparable instruments that trade in markets that are active. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	The 2017 Term Loan is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The terms of the 2017 Term Loan contains limitations on CME’s ability to incur indebtedness, incur guarantees, grant liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, make certain investments acquisitions and loans, and conduct certain asset sales. The 2017 Term Loan also contains maintenance covenants in respect of interest cover, cash flow cover and total leverage ratios, and has more restrictive provisions, including covenants in respect of incurring indebtedness, the provision of guarantees, making investments and granting security and certain events of defaults, than corresponding provisions contained in the indenture governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes and the 2017 PIK Notes.
	Under the terms of the 2017 Term Loan, we are permitted to prepay the 2017 Term Loan in whole, but not in part, subject to the concurrent repayment and discharge of the 2017 PIK Notes.
	Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Term Loan. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Term Loan, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at September 30, 2014.
	(b)	As at September 30, 2014, we had no drawings outstanding under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a rate per annum based on, at our option, an alternative base rate plus 13.0% or an amount equal to the greater of (i) an adjusted LIBO rate and (ii) 1.0%, plus, in each case, 14.0%, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind by adding such accrued interest to the applicable principal amount drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility matures on December 1, 2017.
	The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The covenants are substantially the same as under the 2017 Term Loan.
	Each borrowing under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility must be in integral multiples of US$ 1.0 million and not less than US$ 20.0 million. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility permits prepayment at our option in whole or in part without penalty.
	(c)	We have a cash pooling arrangement with Bank Mendes Gans (“BMG”), a subsidiary of ING Bank N.V. (“ING”), which enables us to receive credit across the group in respect of cash balances which our subsidiaries deposit with BMG. Cash deposited by our subsidiaries with BMG is pledged as security against the drawings of other subsidiaries up to the amount deposited.
	As at September 30, 2014, we had deposits of US$ 21.0 million in and no drawings on the BMG cash pool. Interest is earned on deposits at the relevant money market rate. As at December 31, 2013, we had deposits of US$ 21.8 million in and drawings of US$ 0.8 million on the BMG cash pool.
	(d)	As at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no drawings outstanding under a CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) factoring framework agreement with Factoring Ceska Sporitelna (“FCS”). Under this facility up to CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. The facility bears interest at one-month PRIBOR plus 2.5% for the period that actively assigned accounts receivable are outstanding.
	(e)	At September 30, 2014, our operations in Romania had an aggregate principal amount of RON 12.5 million (approximately US$ 3.6 million) (December 31, 2013, RON 12.5 million, approximately US$ 3.6 million based on September 30, 2014 rates) of loans outstanding with the Central National al Cinematografei ("CNC"), a Romanian governmental organization which provides financing for qualifying filmmaking projects. Upon acceptance of a particular project, the CNC awards an agreed level of funding to each project in the form of an interest-free loan. Loans from the CNC are typically advanced for a period of ten years and are repaid through the proceeds from the distribution of the film content. At September 30, 2014, we had 15 loans outstanding with the CNC with maturity dates ranging from 2014 to 2024. The carrying amounts at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are net of a fair value adjustment of US$ 0.5 million and US$ 0.6 million, respectively, arising on acquisition.
Maturity Of Senior Debt And Credit Facility	'
	At September 30, 2014, the maturity of our senior debt and credit facilities was as follows:
	2014	$	—
	2015	261,034
	2016	—
	2017	733,113
	2018	485
	2019 and thereafter	2,701
	Total senior debt and credit facilities	997,333
	Net discount	(194,115		)
	Carrying amount of senior debt and credit facilities	$	803,218
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	'
	The future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under capital leases with initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year, consisted of the following at September 30, 2014:
	2014	$	307
	2015	1,117
	2016	898
	2017	739
	2018	409
	2019 and thereafter	426
	Total undiscounted payments	3,896
	Less: amount representing interest	(241		)
	Present value of net minimum lease payments	$	3,655

PROGRAM_RIGHTS_Tables

PROGRAM RIGHTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
PROGRAM RIGHTS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Program Rights	'
	Program rights comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Program rights:
	Acquired program rights, net of amortization	$	256,707		$	266,352
	Less: current portion of acquired program rights	(117,632		)	(109,238		)
	Total non-current acquired program rights	139,075			157,114
	Produced program rights – Feature Films:
	Released, net of amortization	6,728			6,529
	Completed and not released	—			550
	In production	242			1,600
	Development and pre-production	572			804
	Produced program rights – Television Programs:
	Released, net of amortization	65,928			76,984
	Completed and not released	11,811			24,755
	In production	21,331			17,109
	Development and pre-production	2,589			2,899
	Total produced program rights	109,201			131,230
	Total non-current acquired program rights and produced program rights	$	248,276		$	288,344

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Tables

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Unrelated customers	$	147,414		$	189,082
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(17,405		)	(16,191		)
	Related parties	182			1,479
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(85		)	(289		)
	Total accounts receivable	$	130,106		$	174,081

OTHER_ASSETS_Tables

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets	'
	Other current and non-current assets comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Prepaid acquired programming	$	25,277	$	22,566
	Other prepaid expenses	7,212		6,617
	Deferred tax	5,451		1,483
	VAT recoverable	3,167		4,465
	Income taxes recoverable	391		3,236
	Restricted cash	113		606
	Other	2,439		6,209
	Total other current assets	$	44,050	$	45,182
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Capitalized debt costs	$	54,692	$	9,272
	Deferred tax	705		829
	Other	2,315		3,665
	Total other non-current assets	$	57,712	$	13,766

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_T

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and buildings	$	161,439		$	174,144
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	195,960			214,066
	Other equipment	39,620			42,680
	Software licenses	59,087			60,114
	Construction in progress	8,200			11,836
	Total cost	464,306			502,840
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(291,923		)	(304,548		)
	Total net book value	$	172,383		$	198,292
	Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
	Land and buildings	$	4,398		$	4,778
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	3,540			4,740
	Total cost	7,938			9,518
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(3,088		)	(3,741		)
	Total net book value	$	4,850		$	5,777
Property Plant And Equipment Rollforward	'
	The movement in the net book value of property, plant and equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is comprised of:
		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
	Opening balance	$	198,292		$	206,310
	Additions	16,538			16,184
	Disposals	(1,111		)	(351		)
	Depreciation	(26,091		)	(27,630		)
	Foreign currency movements	(15,245		)	2,633
	Ending balance	$	172,383		$	197,146

ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_AND_ACCRUED_L1

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	63,996	$	83,110
	Related party accounts payable	252		478
	Programming liabilities	52,002		74,774
	Related party programming liabilities	48,314		70,131
	Duties and other taxes payable	14,671		12,200
	Accrued staff costs	16,930		20,397
	Accrued interest payable	16,255		19,516
	Related party accrued interest payable	1,174		—
	Income taxes payable	303		636
	Accrued professional fees	2,024		4,477
	Authors’ rights	4,721		2,700
	Other accrued liabilities	1,512		1,958
	Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	222,154	$	290,377

OTHER_LIABILITIES_Tables

OTHER LIABILITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Liabilities	'
	Other current and non-current liabilities comprised the following at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Deferred revenue	$	22,664	$	10,973
	Deferred tax	1,827		933
	Restructuring provision (Note 15)	829		3,305
	Legal provision (Note 20)	7,296		1,158
	Other	120		260
	Total other current liabilities	$	32,736	$	16,629
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Deferred tax	$	32,262	$	31,286
	Programming liabilities	5,010		1,962
	Related party programming liabilities	103		386
	Accrued interest	3,865		—
	Related party accrued interest	20,968		—
	Other	1,324		183
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	63,532	$	33,817

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR2

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Derivatives	'
	The change in fair value of derivatives comprised the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Currency swap	$	—	$	—	$	2,311	$	—
	Interest rate swap	—		—		—		104
	Change in fair value of derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	2,311	$	104

RESTRUCTURING_COSTS_Tables

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	'
	Information relating to restructuring by type of cost is as follows:
		Segment Reorganization Plan									2014 Initiatives
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Grand
																				Total
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	2,674		$	631		$	3,305		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	3,305
	Costs incurred	—			—			—			8,851			337			9,188			9,188
	Cash paid	(2,674		)	(82		)	(2,756		)	(8,146		)	(126		)	(8,272		)	(11,028		)
	Accrual reversal	—			(560		)	(560		)	—			—			—			(560		)
	Foreign currency movements	—			11			11			(55		)	(32		)	(87		)	(76		)
	BALANCE September 30, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	650		$	179		$	829		$	829
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	A summary of restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, by operating segment is as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,
		2014									2013
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Bulgaria	$	51		$	30		$	81		$	414		$	—		$	414
	Croatia	—			—			—			62			—			62
	Czech Republic	—			—			—			353			9			362
	Romania	6			—			6			162			2			164
	Slovak Republic	13			—			13			—			—			—
	Slovenia	—			—			—			203			—			203
	Corporate	—			242			242			2,981			6			2,987
	Total restructuring costs	$	70		$	272		$	342		$	4,175		$	17		$	4,192
		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014												2013
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Accrual Reversal			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Bulgaria	$	3,368		$	72		$	—		$	3,440		$	414		$	—		$	414
	Croatia	—			—			—			—			62			—			62
	Czech Republic	1,341			—			—			1,341			813			68			881
	Romania	3,729			—			—			3,729			162			2			164
	Slovak Republic	413			23			(560		)	(124		)	204			—			204
	Slovenia	—			—			—			—			615			—			615
	Corporate	—			242			—			242			6,454			96			6,550
	Total restructuring costs	$	8,851		$	337		$	(560	)	$	8,628		$	8,724		$	166		$	8,890

INTEREST_EXPENSE_Tables

INTEREST EXPENSE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Interest Expense [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Interest Expense	'
	Interest expense comprised the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Interest on senior debt	$	25,408	$	20,996	$	74,714	$	78,084
	Interest on capital leases and other financing arrangements	1,425		97		2,595		382
		26,833		21,093		77,309		78,466
	Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	4,155		902		14,216		3,192
	Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium, net	6,115		1,821		12,587		5,344
		10,270		2,723		26,803		8,536
	Total interest expense	$	37,103	$	23,816	$	104,112	$	87,002

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Charged	'
	The charge for stock-based compensation in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income was as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	409		$	964		$	990		$	3,144
	Restructuring costs (Note 15)	—			742			—			742
	Total stock-based compensation charge	$	409		$	1,706		$	990		$	3,886
Schedule of Stock Options Activity	'
	A summary of option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is presented below:
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	390,500		$	27.26		1.4		$	—
	Forfeited	(114,500	)	30.87
	Expired	(121,000	)	20.48
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014	155,000		$	29.88		1.17		—
	Vested	155,000		29.88			1.17		—
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014	155,000		$	29.88		1.17		$	—
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity	'
	The following table summarizes information about unvested RSUs as at September 30, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted Average
		Shares / Units		Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	1,017,622		$	3.79
	Granted	1,146,489		3
	Vested	(535,168	)	3.95
	Forfeited	(228,256	)	3.92
	Unvested at September 30, 2014	1,400,687		$	3.06

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	The components of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.
	Net loss	$	(52,138	)	$	(23,091	)	$	(152,491	)	$	(172,329	)
	Less: preferred dividend paid in-kind	4,077			3,785			11,880			4,032
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Basic	$	(56,215	)	$	(26,876	)	$	(164,371	)	$	(176,361	)
	Effect of dilutive securities
	Preferred dividend paid in-kind	—			—			—			—
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Diluted	$	(56,215	)	$	(26,876	)	$	(164,371	)	$	(176,361	)
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic (1)	146,610			145,695			146,477			118,944
	Dilutive effect of employee stock options,RSUs and common stock warrants	—			—			—			—
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - diluted	146,610			145,695			146,477			118,944
	Net loss per share:
	Basic	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.12	)	$	(1.48	)
	Diluted	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.12	)	$	(1.48	)
	(1)	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of common stock.

SEGMENT_DATA_Tables

SEGMENT DATA (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments	'
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Net revenues:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Bulgaria	$	17,711		$	17,925		$	60,899		$	58,594
	Croatia	10,917			10,938			43,884			40,827
	Czech Republic	38,080			35,987			136,412			110,794
	Romania	46,839			43,980			157,543			136,011
	Slovak Republic	17,679			13,275			60,036			52,198
	Slovenia	9,598			10,212			41,444			43,412
	Intersegment revenues(1)	(675		)	(1,329		)	(3,962		)	(4,622		)
	Total net revenues	$	140,149		$	130,988		$	496,256		$	437,214
	(1)    Reflects revenues earned from the sale of content to other country segments in CME. All other revenues are third party revenues.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	OIBDA:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Bulgaria	$	2,162		$	1,601		$	5,050		$	3,105
	Croatia	(549		)	16			4,978			3,585
	Czech Republic	9,694			(3,269		)	33,107			(9,222		)
	Romania	4,872			(3,347		)	22,875			5,834
	Slovak Republic	(2,070		)	(6,092		)	(2,172		)	(10,216		)
	Slovenia	(3,426		)	(4,000		)	(234		)	2,072
	Elimination	32			(170		)	307			231
	Total operating segments	10,715			(15,261		)	63,911			(4,611		)
	Corporate	(7,778		)	(16,324		)	(21,720		)	(39,728		)
	Total OIBDA	$	2,937		$	(31,585	)	$	42,191		$	(44,339	)
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated	'
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Reconciliation to condensed consolidated statements of operations	2014			2013			2014			2013
	and comprehensive income:
	Total OIBDA	$	2,937		$	(31,585	)	$	42,191		$	(44,339	)
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	(8,496		)	(8,557		)	(26,091		)	(27,630		)
	Amortization of intangible assets	(3,081		)	(3,791		)	(9,592		)	(11,418		)
	Other items (1)	—			—			(6,885		)	—
	Operating loss	(8,640		)	(43,933		)	(377		)	(83,387		)
	Interest expense, net	(37,044		)	(23,650		)	(103,758		)	(86,423		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	—			—			(24,161		)	(23,115		)
	Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	(6,018		)	43,711			(6,410		)	8,906
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			2,311			104
	Other income / (expense), net	22			(232		)	(1,746		)	(657		)
	(Provision) / credit for income taxes	(658		)	2,296			(948		)	13,609
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(144		)	(1,465		)	(18,532		)	(2,361		)
	Net loss	$	(52,482	)	$	(23,273	)	$	(153,621	)	$	(173,324	)
	(1) Other items for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is comprised of a fine the competition agency in Slovenia is seeking to impose which was accrued in the second quarter of 2014 (see Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies").
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	'
	Total assets(1):	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Bulgaria	$	154,869		$	172,189
	Croatia	61,698			72,301
	Czech Republic	837,921			920,630
	Romania	397,617			452,876
	Slovak Republic	136,921			150,562
	Slovenia	75,461			99,619
	Total operating segments	1,664,487			1,868,177
	Corporate	88,174			71,035
	Assets held for sale	1,110			22,661
	Total assets	$	1,753,771		$	1,961,873
	(1)    Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
Segment Reporting Capital Expenditure	'
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Capital Expenditures:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Bulgaria	$	695		$	502		$	1,773		$	1,152
	Croatia	576			352			1,423			1,086
	Czech Republic	1,142			1,031			6,505			6,610
	Romania	1,501			1,571			3,614			3,749
	Slovak Republic	328			284			1,258			1,272
	Slovenia	1,135			996			2,849			3,220
	Total operating segments	5,377			4,736			17,422			17,089
	Corporate	900			1,351			2,954			3,795
	Total capital expenditures	$	6,277		$	6,087		$	20,376		$	20,884
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country	'
	Long-lived assets(1):	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Bulgaria	$	12,464		$	13,742
	Croatia	4,747			6,234
	Czech Republic	41,000			47,683
	Romania	71,796			81,111
	Slovak Republic	16,771			20,299
	Slovenia	17,425			20,226
	Total operating segments	164,203			189,295
	Corporate	8,180			8,997
	Total long-lived assets	$	172,383		$	198,292
	(1) Reflects property, plant and equipment.
Revenues by Type	'
	Revenue by type:	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Television advertising	$	104,918		$	96,866		$	379,918		$	340,012
	Carriage fees and subscriptions	20,232			15,216			61,153			41,907
	Other	14,999			18,906			55,185			55,295
	Total net revenues	$	140,149		$	130,988		$	496,256		$	437,214

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	At September 30, 2014, we had total commitments of US$ 193.9 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 253.6 million) in respect of future programming, including contracts signed with license periods starting after the balance sheet date. These are presented with future minimum operating lease payments for non-cancellable operating leases with remaining terms in excess of one year (net of amounts to be recharged to third parties) and other commitments as follows:
		Programming purchase obligations		Digital transmission obligations		Operating		Capital
						leases		expenditures
	2014	$	24,008	$	7,260	$	2,118	$	3,192
	2015	65,658		20,125		3,472		1,130
	2016	63,088		11,700		2,391		—
	2017	28,028		5,569		1,682		—
	2018	10,607		3,612		1,256		—
	2019 and thereafter	2,546		1,438		6,909		—
	Total	$	193,935	$	49,704	$	17,828	$	4,322

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Tab

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) (Time Warner [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Time Warner [Member]	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	Time Warner
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Purchases of programming	$	5,936	$	10,972	$	16,723	$	46,414
	Sales	19		27		37		87
	Interest expense	20,817		—		39,318		—
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Programming liabilities	$	48,113	$	70,371
	Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities	364		—
	Accounts receivable, gross	178		168
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (1)	209,753		—
	Accrued interest payable (2)	22,143		—
	-1	Amount represents the principal amount outstanding of the 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner and the amounts drawn on the 2017 Term Loan, less respective issuance discounts, plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind.
	-2	Amount represents the accrued interest on the principal amount of the outstanding 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner, which is payable in-kind in arrears until November 15, 2015 and the outstanding balance of the 2017 Term Loan, which the Company may elect to pay in cash or in-kind.

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN1

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2013
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,461		$	5,422		$	78,741		$	—		$	103,624
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			174,081			—			174,081
	Program rights, net	—			—			109,238			—			109,238
	Other current assets	2,638			31			42,513			—			45,182
	Assets held for sale	—			—			22,661			—			22,661
	Intercompany current assets	53,396			2,052			—			(55,448		)	—
	Total current assets	75,495			7,505			427,234			(55,448		)	454,786
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			479,435			—			(479,435		)	—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			198,292			—			198,292
	Program rights, net	—			—			288,344			—			288,344
	Goodwill	—			—			782,870			—			782,870
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—			223,815			—			223,815
	Other non-current assets	3,976			—			9,790			—			13,766
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,822,966			315,017			18,887			(2,156,870		)	—
	Total non-current assets	1,826,942			794,452			1,521,998			(2,636,305		)	1,507,087
	Total assets	$	1,902,437		$	801,957		$	1,949,232		$	(2,691,753	)	$	1,961,873
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Current liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	18,234		$	41		$	272,102		$	—		$	290,377
	Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	—			71			2,040			—			2,111
	Other current liabilities	500			—			16,129			—			16,629
	Liabilities held for sale	—			—			7,105			—			7,105
	Intercompany current liabilities	7,788			45,988			1,672			(55,448		)	—
	Total current liabilities	26,522			46,100			299,048			(55,448		)	316,222
	Non-current liabilities
	Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries	296,351			—			—			(296,351		)	—
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	620,375			—			342,568			—			962,943
	Other non-current liabilities	—			—			33,817			—			33,817
	Intercompany non-current liabilities	310,298			1,846,572			—			(2,156,870		)	—
	Total non-current liabilities	1,227,024			1,846,572			376,385			(2,453,221		)	996,760
	Temporary equity	207,890			—			—			—			207,890
	Total equity / (deficit)	441,001			(1,090,715		)	1,273,799			(183,084		)	441,001
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,902,437		$	801,957		$	1,949,232		$	(2,691,753	)	$	1,961,873
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at September 30, 2014
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,963		$	1,425		$	67,293		$	—		$	72,681
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			130,106			—			130,106
	Program rights, net	—			—			117,632			—			117,632
	Other current assets	1,011			255			42,784			—			44,050
	Assets held for sale	—			—			1,110			—			1,110
	Intercompany current assets	8,185			34,049			32,774			(75,008		)	—
	Total current assets	13,159			35,729			391,699			(75,008		)	365,579
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			501,235			—			(501,235		)	—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			172,383			—			172,383
	Program rights, net	—			—			248,276			—			248,276
	Goodwill	—			—			714,824			—			714,824
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—			194,997			—			194,997
	Other non-current assets	48,858			—			8,854			—			57,712
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,525,959			294,694			21,805			(1,842,458		)	—
	Total non-current assets	1,574,817			795,929			1,361,139			(2,343,693		)	1,388,192
	Total assets	$	1,587,976		$	831,658		$	1,752,838		$	(2,418,701	)	$	1,753,771
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Current liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	8,558		$	253		$	213,343		$	—		$	222,154
	Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	—			—			1,034			—			1,034
Other current liabilities	325			—			32,411			—			32,736
Liabilities held for sale	—			—			1,110			—			1,110
Intercompany current liabilities	2,752			32,624			39,632			(75,008		)	—
Total current liabilities	11,635			32,877			287,530			(75,008		)	257,034
Non-current liabilities
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries	135,062			—			—			(135,062		)	—
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	493,921			—			311,918			—			805,839
Other non-current liabilities	24,833			500			38,199			—			63,532
Intercompany non-current liabilities	295,159			1,547,299			—			(1,842,458		)	—
Total non-current liabilities	948,975			1,547,799			350,117			(1,977,520		)	869,371
Temporary equity	219,770			—			—			—			219,770
Total equity / (deficit)	407,596			(749,018		)	1,115,191			(366,173		)	407,596
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,587,976		$	831,658		$	1,752,838		$	(2,418,701	)	$	1,753,771
Condensed Income Statement	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	496,256		$	—		$	496,256
	Cost of revenues	—			—			377,711			—			377,711
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	12,713			1,135			96,446			—			110,294
	Restructuring costs	—			—			8,628			—			8,628
	Operating (loss) / income	(12,713		)	(1,135		)	13,471			—			(377		)
	Interest income	106,842			20,905			337			(127,730		)	354
	Interest expense	(101,104		)	(106,652		)	(24,086		)	127,730			(104,112		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(24,161		)	—			—			—			(24,161		)
	Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	4,761			(3,946		)	(7,225		)	—			(6,410		)
	Change in fair value of derivatives	2,311			(5,579		)	5,579			—			2,311
	Other expense, net	—			—			(1,746		)	—			(1,746		)
	Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	(24,064		)	(96,407		)	(13,670		)	—			(134,141		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			10,327			(11,275		)	—			(948		)
	Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	(24,064		)	(86,080		)	(24,945		)	—			(135,089		)
	Loss from investment in subsidiaries	(237,552		)	(30,929		)	—			268,481			—
	Loss from continuing operations	(261,616		)	(117,009		)	(24,945		)	268,481			(135,089		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(18,532		)	—			(18,532		)
	Net loss	(261,616		)	(117,009		)	(43,477		)	268,481			(153,621		)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			1,130			—			1,130
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(261,616		)	(117,009		)	(42,347		)	268,481			(152,491		)
	Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(261,616	)	$	(237,552	)	$	(30,929	)	$	268,481		$	(261,616	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	437,214		$	—		$	437,214
	Cost of revenues	—			—			408,244			—			408,244
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	25,361			2			78,104			—			103,467
	Restructuring costs	742			24			8,124			—			8,890
	Operating loss	(26,103		)	(26		)	(57,258		)	—			(83,387		)
	Interest income	100,210			1,555			552			(101,738		)	579
	Interest expense	(66,306		)	(87,441		)	(34,993		)	101,738			(87,002		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(23,115		)	—			—			—			(23,115		)
	Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	15,520			1,592			(8,206		)	—			8,906
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			104			—			104
	Other expense, net	—			—			(657		)	—			(657		)
	Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss on investment in subsidiaries	206			(84,320		)	(100,458		)	—			(184,572		)
	Credit for income taxes	—			7,990			5,619			—			13,609
	Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss on investment in subsidiaries	206			(76,330		)	(94,839		)	—			(170,963		)
	Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(181,301		)	(72,985		)	—			254,286			—
	Loss from continuing operations	(181,095		)	(149,315		)	(94,839		)	254,286			(170,963		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(2,361		)	—			(2,361		)
	Net loss	(181,095		)	(149,315		)	(97,200		)	254,286			(173,324		)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			995			—			995
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(181,095		)	(149,315		)	(96,205		)	254,286			(172,329		)
	Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(181,095	)	$	(181,301	)	$	(72,985	)	$	254,286		$	(181,095	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	130,988		$	—		$	130,988
	Cost of revenues	—			—			133,841			—			133,841
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	14,702			1			22,185			—			36,888
	Restructuring costs	742			24			3,426			—			4,192
	Operating loss	(15,444		)	(25		)	(28,464		)	—			(43,933		)
	Interest income	32,121			741			159			(32,855		)	166
	Interest expense	(17,071		)	(29,064		)	(10,536		)	32,855			(23,816		)
	Foreign currency exchange gain, net	36,176			956			6,579			—			43,711
	Other expense, net	—			—			(232		)	—			(232		)
	Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss on investment in subsidiaries	35,782			(27,392		)	(32,494		)	—			(24,104		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			2,416			(120		)	—			2,296
	Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss on investment in subsidiaries	35,782			(24,976		)	(32,614		)	—			(21,808		)
	Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(58,646		)	(1,295		)	—			59,941			—
	Loss from continuing operations	(22,864		)	(26,271		)	(32,614		)	59,941			(21,808		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(1,465		)	—			(1,465		)
Net loss	(22,864		)	(26,271		)	(34,079		)	59,941			(23,273		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			182			—			182
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(22,864		)	(26,271		)	(33,897		)	59,941			(23,091		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(22,864	)	$	(58,646	)	$	(1,295	)	$	59,941		$	(22,864	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	140,149		$	—		$	140,149
Cost of revenues	—			—			113,982			—			113,982
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,757			608			30,100			—			34,465
Restructuring costs	—			—			342			—			342
Operating loss	(3,757		)	(608		)	(4,275		)	—			(8,640		)
Interest income	33,114			6,800			56			(39,911		)	59
Interest expense	(36,480		)	(33,046		)	(7,488		)	39,911			(37,103		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			—			—			—			—
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	3,799			(224		)	(9,593		)	—			(6,018		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(3,150		)	3,150			—			—
Other income, net	—			—			22			—			22
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	(3,324		)	(30,228		)	(18,128		)	—			(51,680		)
Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			2,398			(3,056		)	—			(658		)
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	(3,324		)	(27,830		)	(21,184		)	—			(52,338		)
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	(150,941		)	(2,381		)	—			153,322			—
Loss from continuing operations	(154,265		)	(30,211		)	(21,184		)	153,322			(52,338		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(144		)	—			(144		)
Net loss	(154,265		)	(30,211		)	(21,328		)	153,322			(52,482		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			344			—			344
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(154,265		)	(30,211		)	(20,984		)	153,322			(52,138		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(154,265	)	$	(150,941	)	$	(2,381	)	$	153,322		$	(154,265	)
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net cash (used in) / generated from continuing operating activities	$	(13,808	)	$	(34,282	)	$	29,673		$	—		$	(18,417	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(20,376		)	—			(20,376		)
	Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—			162			—			162
	Intercompany investing receipts	342,908			41,186			—			(384,094		)	—
	Intercompany investing payments	(362,740		)	(30,671		)	—			393,411			—
	Net cash (used in) / provided by continuing investing activities	(19,832		)	10,515			(20,214		)	9,317			(20,214		)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Repayments of Senior Debt	(400,673		)	—			—			—			(400,673		)
	Debt transaction costs	(11,185		)	—			(1,594		)	—			(12,779		)
	Issuance of Senior Debt	221,374			—			—			—			221,374
	Proceeds from credit facilities	16,801			—			23			—			16,824
	Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—			(1,370		)	—			(1,370		)
	Issuance of common stock warrants	191,825			—			—			—			191,825
	Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—			(46		)	—			(46		)
	Intercompany financing receipts	—			362,740			30,671			(393,411		)	—
	Intercompany financing payments	—			(342,908		)	(41,186		)	384,094			—
	Net cash provided by / (used in) continuing financing activities	18,142			19,832			(13,502		)	(9,317		)	15,155
	Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—			(673		)	—			(673		)
	Net cash used in discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—			(107		)	—			(107		)
	Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			(62		)	(6,625		)	—			(6,687		)
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(15,498		)	(3,997		)	(11,448		)	—			(30,943		)
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	19,461			5,422			78,741			—			103,624
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	3,963		$	1,425		$	67,293		$	—		$	72,681
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net cash (used in) / generated from continuing operating activities	$	(63,923	)	$	225,141		$	(215,953	)	$	—		$	(54,735	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(20,884		)	—			(20,884		)
	Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—			246			—			246
	Intercompany investing receipts	566,193			9,323			—			(575,516		)	—
	Intercompany investing payments	(544,769		)	(205,886		)	—			750,655			—
	Net cash provided by / (used in) continuing investing activities	21,424			(196,563		)	(20,638		)	175,139			(20,638		)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Repayments of Senior Debt	(310,322		)	—			—			—			(310,322		)
	Debt transactions costs	(639		)	—			(146		)	—			(785		)
	Change in restricted cash	20,467			—			—			—			20,467
	Proceeds from credit facilities	—			—			826			—			826
	Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—			(1,715		)	—			(1,715		)
	Issuance of common stock	157,116			—			—			—			157,116
	Issuance of preferred stock	200,000			—			—			—			200,000
	Equity issuance costs	(5,410		)	—			—			—			(5,410		)
	Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—			(273		)	—			(273		)
	Intercompany financing receipts	—			544,769			205,886			(750,655		)	—
	Intercompany financing payments	—			(566,193		)	(9,323		)	575,516			—
	Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities	61,212			(21,424		)	195,255			(175,139		)	59,904
	Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—			(1,047		)	—			(1,047		)
	Net cash provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—			273			—			273
	Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			139			(573		)	—			(434		)
	Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,713			7,293			(42,683		)	—			(16,677		)
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	9,372			2,836			126,471			—			138,679
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	28,085		$	10,129		$	83,788		$	—		$	122,002

ORGANIZATION_AND_BUSINESS_Deta

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	operatingsegments
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	6
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	33
Operating Segments [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Operating Segments	6
BULGARIA [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Percentage owned by Parent	94.00%
BULGARIA [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	1
BULGARIA [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	5
CROATIA [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Percentage owned by Parent	100.00%
CROATIA [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	1
CROATIA [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	3
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	1
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	5
ROMANIA [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	1
ROMANIA [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	8
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	1
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	2
SLOVENIA [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	2
SLOVENIA [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Television Channels Within Segment	3

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_Use_of_e

BASIS OF PRESENTATION Use of estimates (Details) (Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Increase in content costs [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Amount	($1,540)	$4,270
Increase in loss from continuing operations [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Amount	-1,540	4,270
Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Amount	($1,540)	$4,270
Increase in loss from continuing operations - basic [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect	($0.01)	$0.03
Increase in loss from continuing operations - diluted [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect	($0.01)	$0.03
Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - basic [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect	($0.01)	$0.03
Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - diluted [Member]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'	'
Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect	($0.01)	$0.03

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS2

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets held for sale	$1,110	$22,661
Total liabilities held for sale	1,110	7,105
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	515	1,372
Accounts receivable, net	1,330	10,496
Inventory	1,357	5,863
Other assets	2,052	4,930
Total assets held for sale	5,254	22,661
Fair value adjustment	-4,144	0
Total assets held for sale	1,110	22,661
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,056	6,029
Other liabilities	54	1,076
Total liabilities held for sale	$1,110	$7,105

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS3

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Loss) / income from discontinued operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale	($144)		($1,465)		$18,532		$2,361
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-144		-1,465		-18,532		-2,361
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	1,362		4,850		9,765		15,911
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	-284		-1,140		-2,207		-2,492
Credit / (provision) for income taxes	-13		-325		18		131
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale	-297		-1,465		-2,189		-2,361
Loss on sale of divested businesses, net of taxes	153	[1]	0	[1]	-16,343	[1]	0	[1]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	($144)		($1,465)		($18,532)		($2,361)
[1]	(1)Amount includes the loss on the sale of Bontonfilm and the fair value adjustment required to measure assets held for sale at fair value less costs to sell of our Pro Video businesses.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS2

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	$1,255,936	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-473,066	'
Foreign Currency	-68,046	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-473,066	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	1,187,890	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	714,824	782,870
BULGARIA [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	179,609	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-144,639	'
Foreign Currency	-3,043	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-144,639	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	176,566	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	31,927	34,970
CROATIA [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	11,149	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-10,454	'
Foreign Currency	-55	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-10,454	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	11,094	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	640	695
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	876,447	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-287,545	'
Foreign Currency	-52,834	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-287,545	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	823,613	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	536,068	588,902
ROMANIA [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	109,028	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-11,028	'
Foreign Currency	-6,832	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-11,028	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	102,196	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	91,168	98,000
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	60,303	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	0	'
Foreign Currency	-5,282	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	0	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	55,021	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	55,021	60,303
SLOVENIA [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	19,400	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-19,400	'
Foreign Currency	0	'
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-19,400	'
Gross Balance, September 30, 2014	19,400	'
Goodwill (Note 4)	$0	$0

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS3

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangibles Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	'	'	$223,815	'
Amortization	-3,081	-3,791	-9,592	-11,418
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	194,997	'	194,997	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	'	'	112,477	'
Amortization	'	'	0	'
Disposal	'	'	0	'
Foreign Currency Movements	'	'	-9,375	'
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	103,102	'	103,102	'
Broadcast Licenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	'	'	97,807	'
Amortization	'	'	-6,488	'
Disposal	'	'	0	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Adjustments	'	'	-8,302	'
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	83,017	'	83,017	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	'	'	12,042	'
Amortization	'	'	-2,879	'
Disposal	'	'	0	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Adjustments	'	'	-820	'
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	8,343	'	8,343	'
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	'	'	'5 years	'
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	'	'	'15 years	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	'	'	1,489	'
Amortization	'	'	-225	'
Disposal	'	'	-683	'
Foreign Currency Movements	'	'	-46	'
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	535	'	535	'
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Member]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	'	'	223,815	'
Amortization	'	'	-9,592	'
Disposal	'	'	-683	'
Foreign Currency Movements	'	'	-18,543	'
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	$194,997	'	$194,997	'

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS4

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangibles Gross (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Gross value	$289,325	$318,600
Accumulated amortization	-197,430	-207,262
Net book value of amortized intangible assets	91,895	111,338
Total broadcast licenses and other intangibles assets, net	194,997	223,815
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Indefinite-Lived trademarks	$103,102	$112,477

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		2-May-14	Dec. 31, 2013
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	$782,176,000		'	$956,956,000
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	782,176,000		'	956,956,000
Total credit facilities and capital leases	24,697,000		'	8,098,000
Total long-term debt and other financing arrangements	806,873,000		'	965,054,000
Less: current maturities	-1,034,000		'	-2,111,000
Total non-current long-term debt and other financing arrangements	805,839,000		'	962,943,000
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'		'	'
2014	0		'	'
2015	261,034,000		'	'
2016	0		'	'
2017	733,113,000		'	'
2018	485,000		'	'
2019 and thereafter	2,701,000		'	'
Total senior debt and credit facilities	997,333,000		'	'
Net discount	-194,115,000		'	'
Carrying amount of senior debt and credit facilities	803,218,000		'	'
2015 Convertible Notes [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	261,034,000		'	261,034,000
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	-12,217,000		'	-19,841,000
Carrying Amount	248,817,000		'	241,193,000
Equity Component	11,907,000		'	11,907,000
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	248,817,000		'	241,193,000
2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	301,992,000		'	'
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	4,215,000		'	'
Carrying Amount	306,207,000		'	336,581,000
Equity Component	0		'	'
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	306,207,000		'	336,581,000
2017 PIK Notes [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	400,000,000	[1]	400,000,000	'
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	-172,848,000	[1]	'	'
Carrying Amount	227,152,000	[1]	'	0
Equity Component	178,626,000	[1]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	227,152,000	[1]	'	0
2017 Term Loan [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	30,000,000	[2],[3]	'	'
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	-12,774,000	[2],[3]	'	'
Carrying Amount	17,953,000	[2],[3],[4]	'	0	[4]
Equity Component	13,199,000	[2],[3]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	17,953,000	[2],[3],[4]	'	0	[4]
2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	0	[2]	'	'
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	0	[2]	'	'
Carrying Amount	0	[2]	'	'
Equity Component	50,596,000	[2]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	0	[2]	'	'
Other Credit Facilities [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	3,580,000	[5]	'	'
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	-491,000	[5]	'	'
Carrying Amount	3,089,000	[5]	'	'
Equity Component	0	[5]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	3,089,000	[5]	'	'
Senior Debt and Credit Facilities [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	997,333,000		'	'
Unamortized (Discount)/Premium	-194,115,000		'	'
Carrying Amount	803,218,000		'	'
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'		'	'
Carrying Amount	803,218,000		'	'
2017 Term Loan Plus Interest Paid-in-Kind [Member]	'		'	'
Overview [Abstract]	'		'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component	$30,727,000	[1]	'	'
[1]	The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.
[2]	The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity") based on the relative borrowing capacity of these facilities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective instruments.
[3]	The original principal amount of the 2017 Term Loan was US$ 30.0 million. Amount presented represents original principal amount plus interest paid-in-kind by adding such amount to the outstanding principal amount.
[4]	As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding of the 15.0% term loan facility due 2017 (the "2017 Term Loan") was US$ 30.7 million. The carrying value of the 2017 Term Loan is comprised of the original outstanding principal amount of US$ 30.0 million less an issuance discount plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 30 and December 31, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind. The 2017 Term Loan matures on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Term Loan as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 32.3 million was determined based on comparable instruments that trade in markets that are active. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".The 2017 Term Loan is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The terms of the 2017 Term Loan contains limitations on CME’s ability to incur indebtedness, incur guarantees, grant liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, make certain investments acquisitions and loans, and conduct certain asset sales. The 2017 Term Loan also contains maintenance covenants in respect of interest cover, cash flow cover and total leverage ratios, and has more restrictive provisions, including covenants in respect of incurring indebtedness, the provision of guarantees, making investments and granting security and certain events of defaults, than corresponding provisions contained in the indenture governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes and the 2017 PIK Notes.Under the terms of the 2017 Term Loan, we are permitted to prepay the 2017 Term Loan in whole, but not in part, subject to the concurrent repayment and discharge of the 2017 PIK Notes. Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Term Loan. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Term Loan, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at September 30, 2014.
[5]	The unamortized discount on the Other credit facilities represents the fair value adjustment recorded on issuance of the CNC loans (as defined and further described in item (e) under the heading 'Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations' below).

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC3

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Financing Transactions (Details)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

2-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Term Loan Plus Interest Paid-in-Kind [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2014 Unit Warrant [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

TW Private Placement [Member]

Backstop Private Placement [Member]

2014 Framework Agreement [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

2014 Unit [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

USD ($)

2018 Warrants [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21

'

84,000,000

'

4,000,000

3,377,476

581,533

566,299

30,000,000

'

114,000,000

100,926,996

Proceeds From Rights Offering And Related Transactions, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal Amount of Liability Component

'

'

'

'

30,727,000

[1]

400,000,000

[1]

400,000,000

0

[2]

'

'

'

'

100

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

115,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

11.63%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption Premium

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,000,000

15,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,300,000

6,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on extinguishment of debt

$0

$0

$24,161,000

$23,115,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$24,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.

[2]

The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity") based on the relative borrowing capacity of these facilities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective instruments.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC4

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Senior Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Carrying Amount	$782,176		$956,956
2015 Convertible Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Carrying Amount	248,817		241,193
2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Carrying Amount	0		379,182
2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Carrying Amount	306,207		336,581
2017 PIK Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Carrying Amount	$227,152	[1]	$0
[1]	The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC5

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Convertible Notes (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
		2015 Convertible Notes [Member]	2015 Convertible Notes [Member]	2015 Convertible Notes [Member]	2017 Term Loan [Member]
				Class A Common Stock [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	5.00%	'	'	15.00%
Principal Amount of Liability Component	'	$261,034,000	$261,034,000	'	$30,000,000	[1],[2]
Fair Value	'	'	237,000,000	'	255,500,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments	'	'	'	20	'
Debt Instrument Convertible Principle Amount	'	'	'	$1,000	'
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	'	'	'	$50	'
Beneficial Ownership Interest Total Voting Power Percentage	35.00%	50.00%	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate	'	10.00%	'	'	'
[1]	The original principal amount of the 2017 Term Loan was US$ 30.0 million. Amount presented represents original principal amount plus interest paid-in-kind by adding such amount to the outstanding principal amount.
[2]	The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity") based on the relative borrowing capacity of these facilities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective instruments.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC6

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Convertible Notes Tables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance discount	$6,115,000	$1,821,000	$12,587,000	$5,344,000
Net Carrying Amount, Beginning Balance	'	'	956,956,000	'
Net Carrying Amount, Ending Balance	782,176,000	'	782,176,000	'
2015 Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component, Beginning Balance	'	'	261,034,000	'
Principal Amount of Liability Component, Ending Balance	261,034,000	'	261,034,000	'
Unamortized Discount, Beginning Balance	'	'	-19,841,000	'
Amortization of debt issuance discount	'	'	7,624,000	'
Unamortized Discount, Ending Balance	-12,217,000	'	-12,217,000	'
Net Carrying Amount, Beginning Balance	'	'	241,193,000	'
Net Carrying Amount, Ending Balance	248,817,000	'	248,817,000	'
Equity Component, Beginning Balance	'	'	11,907,000	'
Equity Component, Ending Balance	$11,907,000	'	$11,907,000	'

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC7

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Fixed Rate Notes (Details)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

2-May-14

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

Fixed Rate 2017 Notes, Total Outstanding [Member]

Fixed Rate 2017 Notes, Total Outstanding [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015 [Member]

November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016 [Member]

November 1, 2016 and thereafter [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

9.00%

9.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

Senior debt

$782,176,000

$956,956,000

$306,207,000

'

$336,581,000

'

'

'

$302,000,000

€ 240,000,000

$227,152,000

[1]

'

$0

'

Fair Value

'

'

312,900,000

'

344,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

424,900,000

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Fee Amount

'

'

800,000

600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beneficial Ownership Interest Total Voting Power Percentage

35.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchase Price Required Percentage of Principal Amount To Repurchase

'

'

101.00%

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed rate notes redemption price

'

'

'

'

'

104.50%

102.25%

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal Amount of Liability Component

'

'

$301,992,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$400,000,000

[1]

$400,000,000

'

'

Outstanding Shares Pledged, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

Threshold Stock Ownership for Change in Ownership Trigger, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage

'

'

101.00%

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

[1]

The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC8

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Indenture Covenants (Details) (Issuer and Restricted Subsidiary [Member])	Sep. 30, 2014
	times
Less than [Member]	'
Indenture Convenant [Line Items]	'
Coverage Ratio	2
Greater than [Member]	'
Indenture Convenant [Line Items]	'
Ratio Of Indebtedness To EBITDA	2.25

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC9

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Credit Facility and Capital Lease Obligations(Details)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Term Loan [Member]

2017 Term Loan [Member]

2017 Term Loan Plus Interest Paid-in-Kind [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

BMG Bank Mendes Gans [Member]

BMG Bank Mendes Gans [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

Alternative Base Rate [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Term Loan [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Subsidiaries [Member]

CET 21 [Member]

CET 21 [Member]

CET 21 [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

ROMANIA [Member]

ROMANIA [Member]

ROMANIA [Member]

ROMANIA [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

USD ($)

CZK

USD ($)

loan

USD ($)

RON

USD ($)

RON

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior debt

$782,176,000

$956,956,000

$17,953,000

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1]

'

$0

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facilities

3,089,000

[4],[5],[6]

3,755,000

[4],[5],[6]

'

'

'

0

0

[7]

'

'

0

800,000

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital leases

3,655,000

4,343,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total credit facilities and capital leases

24,697,000

8,098,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Less: current maturities

-1,034,000

-2,111,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total non-current credit facilities and capital leases

23,663,000

5,987,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

Debt Instrument, Face Amount Including PIK Interest

'

'

'

'

30,700,000

[2],[3]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal Amount of Liability Component

'

'

30,000,000

[2],[3]

'

30,727,000

[8]

0

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value

'

'

255,500,000

'

32,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding Shares Pledged, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate (in percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.00%

14.00%

Line of Credit Facility, Withdrawals, Integral Multiples

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Withdrawals, Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

20,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility cash pooling arrangement deposit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,000,000

21,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41,600,000

910,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,600,000

12,500,000

3,600,000

12,500,000

'

'

Number of loans outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt fair value adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$500,000

$600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

As at September 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding of the 15.0% term loan facility due 2017 (the "2017 Term Loan") was US$ 30.7 million. The carrying value of the 2017 Term Loan is comprised of the original outstanding principal amount of US$ 30.0 million less an issuance discount plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 30 and December 31, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind. The 2017 Term Loan matures on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Term Loan as at September 30, 2014 of US$ 32.3 million was determined based on comparable instruments that trade in markets that are active. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".The 2017 Term Loan is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The terms of the 2017 Term Loan contains limitations on CME’s ability to incur indebtedness, incur guarantees, grant liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, make certain investments acquisitions and loans, and conduct certain asset sales. The 2017 Term Loan also contains maintenance covenants in respect of interest cover, cash flow cover and total leverage ratios, and has more restrictive provisions, including covenants in respect of incurring indebtedness, the provision of guarantees, making investments and granting security and certain events of defaults, than corresponding provisions contained in the indenture governing the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes and the 2017 PIK Notes.Under the terms of the 2017 Term Loan, we are permitted to prepay the 2017 Term Loan in whole, but not in part, subject to the concurrent repayment and discharge of the 2017 PIK Notes. Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Term Loan. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Term Loan, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at September 30, 2014.

[2]

The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity") based on the relative borrowing capacity of these facilities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective instruments.

[3]

The original principal amount of the 2017 Term Loan was US$ 30.0 million. Amount presented represents original principal amount plus interest paid-in-kind by adding such amount to the outstanding principal amount.

[4]

At September 30, 2014, our operations in Romania had an aggregate principal amount of RON 12.5 million (approximately US$ 3.6 million) (December 31, 2013, RON 12.5 million, approximately US$ 3.6 million based on September 30, 2014 rates) of loans outstanding with the Central National al Cinematografei ("CNC"), a Romanian governmental organization which provides financing for qualifying filmmaking projects. Upon acceptance of a particular project, the CNC awards an agreed level of funding to each project in the form of an interest-free loan. Loans from the CNC are typically advanced for a period of ten years and are repaid through the proceeds from the distribution of the film content. At September 30, 2014, we had 15 loans outstanding with the CNC with maturity dates ranging from 2014 to 2024. The carrying amounts at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are net of a fair value adjustment of US$ 0.5 million and US$ 0.6 million, respectively, arising on acquisition.

[5]

We have a cash pooling arrangement with Bank Mendes Gans (“BMG”), a subsidiary of ING Bank N.V. (“ING”), which enables us to receive credit across the group in respect of cash balances which our subsidiaries deposit with BMG. Cash deposited by our subsidiaries with BMG is pledged as security against the drawings of other subsidiaries up to the amount deposited.As at September 30, 2014, we had deposits of US$ 21.0 million in and no drawings on the BMG cash pool. Interest is earned on deposits at the relevant money market rate. As at December 31, 2013, we had deposits of US$ 21.8 million in and drawings of US$ 0.8 million on the BMG cash pool.

[6]

As at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no drawings outstanding under a CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) factoring framework agreement with Factoring Ceska Sporitelna (“FCS”). Under this facility up to CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 41.6 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. The facility bears interest at one-month PRIBOR plus 2.5% for the period that actively assigned accounts receivable are outstanding.

[7]

As at September 30, 2014, we had no drawings outstanding under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a rate per annum based on, at our option, an alternative base rate plus 13.0% or an amount equal to the greater of (i) an adjusted LIBO rate and (ii) 1.0%, plus, in each case, 14.0%, which the Company may pay in cash or in-kind by adding such accrued interest to the applicable principal amount drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility matures on December 1, 2017.The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The covenants are substantially the same as under the 2017 Term Loan.Each borrowing under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility must be in integral multiples of US$ 1.0 million and not less than US$ 20.0 million. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility permits prepayment at our option in whole or in part without penalty.

[8]

The 2017 PIK Notes were issued, along with the Unit Warrants, as a unit in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 14, "Equity"). The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.

Recovered_Sheet1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Capital Lease Commitments(Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
2014	$307
2015	1,117
2016	898
2017	739
2018	409
2019 and thereafter	426
Total undiscounted payments	3,896
Less: amount representing interest	-241
Present value of net minimum lease payments	$3,655

PROGRAM_RIGHTS_Details

PROGRAM RIGHTS (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Less: current portion of acquired program rights	($117,632)	($109,238)
Program rights net noncurrent	248,276	288,344
Program Rights Noncurrent	248,276	288,344
Feature Films [Member]	'	'
Feature Film Costs, Released, net of amortization	6,728	6,529
Feature Film Costs, Completed and not released	0	550
Feature Film Costs, In production	242	1,600
Feature Film Costs, Development and pre-production	572	804
Television Programs [Member]	'	'
Television Program Costs, Released net of amortization	65,928	76,984
Television Program Costs, Completed and not released	11,811	24,755
Television Program Costs, In production	21,331	17,109
Television Program Costs, Development and pre-production	2,589	2,899
Acquired Program Rights [Member]	'	'
Acquired program rights, net of amortization	256,707	266,352
Less: current portion of acquired program rights	-117,632	-109,238
Program rights net noncurrent	139,075	157,114
Film And Television [Member]	'	'
Program rights net noncurrent	$109,201	$131,230

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Details

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	USD ($)	USD ($)	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]
			Ceska Sporitelna [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]
			USD ($)	CZK	USD ($)	CZK
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrelated customers	$147,414,000	$189,082,000	'	'	'	'
Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	-17,405,000	-16,191,000	'	'	'	'
Related parties	182,000	1,479,000	'	'	'	'
Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	-85,000	-289,000	'	'	'	'
Total accounts receivable	130,106,000	174,081,000	'	'	'	'
Receivables pledged as collateral related to factoring agreement	'	'	$7,100,000	155,400,000	$600,000	13,100,000

OTHER_ASSETS_Details

OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current:	'	'
Prepaid acquired programming	$25,277	$22,566
Other prepaid expenses	7,212	6,617
Deferred tax	5,451	1,483
VAT recoverable	3,167	4,465
Income taxes recoverable	391	3,236
Restricted cash	113	606
Other	2,439	6,209
Total other current assets	44,050	45,182
Non-current:	'	'
Capitalized debt costs	54,692	9,272
Deferred tax	705	829
Other	2,315	3,665
Total other non-current assets	$57,712	$13,766

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_D

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Total cost	$464,306		$502,840		'	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-291,923		-304,548		'	'
Total net book value	172,383	[1]	198,292	[1]	197,146	206,310
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)	7,938		9,518		'	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-3,088		-3,741		'	'
Total net book value	4,850		5,777		'	'
Land and buildings [Member]	'		'		'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Total cost	161,439		174,144		'	'
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)	4,398		4,778		'	'
Machinery, fixtures and equipment [Member]	'		'		'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Total cost	195,960		214,066		'	'
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)	3,540		4,740		'	'
Other equipment [Member]	'		'		'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Total cost	39,620		42,680		'	'
Software licenses [Member]	'		'		'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Total cost	59,087		60,114		'	'
Construction in progress [Member]	'		'		'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Total cost	$8,200		$11,836		'	'
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_R

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'
Opening balance	'		'	$198,292	[1]	$206,310
Additions	'		'	16,538		16,184
Disposals	'		'	-1,111		-351
Depreciation	-8,496		-8,557	-26,091		-27,630
Foreign currency movements	'		'	-15,245		2,633
Ending balance	$172,383	[1]	$197,146	$172,383	[1]	$197,146
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_AND_ACCRUED_L2

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts payable	$63,996	$83,110
Related party accounts payable	252	478
Programming liabilities	52,002	74,774
Related party programming liabilities	48,314	70,131
Duties and other taxes payable	14,671	12,200
Accrued staff costs	16,930	20,397
Accrued interest payable	16,255	19,516
Related party accrued interest payable	1,174	0
Income taxes payable	303	636
Accrued legal contingencies and professional fees	2,024	4,477
Authors’ rights	4,721	2,700
Other accrued liabilities	1,512	1,958
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$222,154	$290,377

OTHER_LIABILITIES_Details

OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current:	'	'
Deferred revenue	$22,664	$10,973
Deferred tax	1,827	933
Restructuring provision (Note 15)	829	3,305
Legal provision (Note 20)	7,296	1,158
Other	120	260
Total other current liabilities	32,736	16,629
Non-current:	'	'
Deferred tax	32,262	31,286
Accrued interest	5,010	1,962
Related party programming liabilities	103	386
Accrued interest	3,865	0
Related party accrued interest	20,968	0
Other	1,324	183
Total other non-current liabilities	$63,532	$33,817

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR3

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Forward Contracts [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Currency swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$2,311,000

$0

'

'

'

'

Interest rate swap

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

104,000

Change in fair value of derivatives

0

0

2,311,000

104,000

'

'

'

0

0

2,311,000

104,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment Foreign Currency, Contract, Foreign Currency Amount

'

'

'

'

'

290,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment Foreign Currency, Contract, Amount Sold

'

'

'

'

400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Gain on Derivative

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

CONVERTIBLE_REDEEMABLE_PREFERR1

CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 25, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
						Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	1 - 3 years [Member]	4 - 5 years [Member]
									Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	200,000	200,000	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$0.08	$0.08	$0.08	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock	'	'	'	'	'	$200,000,000	'	'	'	'
Temporary equity	219,770,000	'	219,770,000	'	207,890,000	'	'	'	'	'
Sale of stock, price per share	'	'	'	'	'	$1,000	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7.50%	3.75%
Preferred Stock, Conversion Price	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2.42	'	'	'
Temporary Equity, Accretion of Interest	4,100,000	'	-11,900,000	-4,032,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments	$4,077,000	$3,800,000	$11,880,000	$4,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

EQUITY_Details

EQUITY (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

Dec. 09, 2009

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2012

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

Dec. 09, 2009

Sep. 30, 2014

T W Investor [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class B Common Stock [Member]

Class B Common Stock [Member]

Minimum [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

2015 Warrants [Member]

2015 Warrants [Member]

T W Investor [Member]

votespershare

T W Investor [Member]

votespershare

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

votespershare

T W Investor [Member]

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares authorized

'

5,000,000

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares issued

'

'

'

'

1

1

'

200,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

1

1

'

200,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible preferred stock, shares issued upon conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,211,449

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage, related party

'

'

'

45.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.90%

'

'

88.50%

'

'

Preferred stock, vote per share of common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible preferred stock, estimated common stock issued in future conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

103,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, shares authorized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

440,000,000

300,000,000

'

15,000,000

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock vote per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares of Class B common stock to Class A common stock

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

135,300,000

134,800,000

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beneficial Ownership Interest Total Voting Power Percentage

'

35.00%

'

49.60%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,000,000

114,000,000

100,926,996

'

850,000

Warrants Not Settleable in Cash, Fair Value Disclosure

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.13

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term In Years

'6 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1

'

'

$21.75

'

RESTRUCTURING_COSTS_Details

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	$342,000	$4,192,000	$8,628,000	$8,890,000
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	3,305,000	'
Costs incurred	'	'	9,188,000	'
Cash paid	'	'	-11,028,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	-560,000	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	-76,000	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	829,000	'	829,000	'
Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	70,000	4,175,000	8,851,000	8,724,000
Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	272,000	17,000	337,000	166,000
Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	-560,000	'
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of Operating Segments	'	'	6	'
BULGARIA	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	81,000	414,000	3,440,000	414,000
BULGARIA | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	51,000	414,000	3,368,000	414,000
BULGARIA | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	30,000	0	72,000	0
BULGARIA | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	0	'
CROATIA	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	62,000	0	62,000
CROATIA | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	62,000	0	62,000
CROATIA | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	0	0	0
CROATIA | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	0	'
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	362,000	1,341,000	881,000
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	353,000	1,341,000	813,000
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	9,000	0	68,000
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	0	'
ROMANIA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	6,000	164,000	3,729,000	164,000
ROMANIA [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	6,000	162,000	3,729,000	162,000
ROMANIA [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	2,000	0	2,000
ROMANIA [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	0	'
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	13,000	0	-124,000	204,000
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	13,000	0	413,000	204,000
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	0	23,000	0
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	-560,000	'
SLOVENIA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	203,000	0	615,000
SLOVENIA [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	203,000	0	615,000
SLOVENIA [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	0	0	0
SLOVENIA [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	0	'
Corporate Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	242,000	2,987,000	242,000	6,550,000
Corporate Segment [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	0	2,981,000	0	6,454,000
Corporate Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	242,000	6,000	242,000	96,000
Corporate Segment [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	'	'	0	'
Segment Reorganization [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	3,305,000	'
Costs incurred	'	'	0	'
Cash paid	'	'	-2,756,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	-560,000	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	11,000	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	0	'	0	'
Segment Reorganization [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	2,674,000	'
Costs incurred	'	'	0	'
Cash paid	'	'	-2,674,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	0	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	0	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	0	'	0	'
Segment Reorganization [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	631,000	'
Costs incurred	'	'	0	'
Cash paid	'	'	-82,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	-560,000	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	11,000	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	0	'	0	'
2014 Initiatives [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	9,000,000	'	9,000,000	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	0	'
Costs incurred	'	'	9,188,000	'
Cash paid	'	'	-8,272,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	0	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	-87,000	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	829,000	'	829,000	'
2014 Initiatives [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	0	'
Costs incurred	'	'	8,851,000	'
Cash paid	'	'	-8,146,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	0	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	-55,000	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	650,000	'	650,000	'
2014 Initiatives [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
BALANCE December 31, 2013	'	'	0	'
Costs incurred	'	'	337,000	'
Cash paid	'	'	-126,000	'
Accrual reversal	'	'	0	'
Foreign currency movements	'	'	-32,000	'
BALANCE September 30, 2014	$179,000	'	$179,000	'

INTEREST_EXPENSE_Details

INTEREST EXPENSE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest expense, debt	$26,833,000	$21,093,000	$77,309,000	$78,466,000
Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	4,155,000	902,000	14,216,000	3,192,000
Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium, net	6,115,000	1,821,000	12,587,000	5,344,000
Total debt related expenses	10,270,000	2,723,000	26,803,000	8,536,000
Total interest expense	37,103,000	23,816,000	104,112,000	87,002,000
Interest Paid, Net	'	'	52,900,000	87,100,000
Interest on Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, debt	25,408,000	20,996,000	74,714,000	78,084,000
Interest on capital leases and other financing arrangements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, debt	$1,425,000	$97,000	$2,595,000	$382,000

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation charged	$409	$1,706	$990	$3,886
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation charged	409	964	990	3,144
Restructuring Charges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation charged	$0	$742	$0	$742
Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares Authorized	7,500,000	'	7,500,000	'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Stock_

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Stock Options (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Options [Member]	'	'
Number of options:	'	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 (shares)	390,500	'
Forfeited (shares)	-114,500	'
Expired (shares)	-121,000	'
Outstanding at June 30, 2014 (shares)	155,000	390,500
Vested (shares)	155,000	'
Exercisable at June 30, 2014 (shares)	155,000	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	$0	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price:	'	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	$27.26	'
Forfeited	$30.87	'
Expired	$20.48	'
Outstanding at September 30, 2014	$29.88	$27.26
Vested	$29.88	'
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	$29.88	'
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	'1 year 2 months 1 day	'1 year 4 months 25 days
Options vested, weighted average remaining contractual term	'1 year 2 months 1 day	'
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term	'1 year 2 months 1 day	'
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	0	0
Options vested, aggregate intrinsic value	0	'
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$0	'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Restri

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Restricted Stock Units (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Number of Shares/Units:	'
Unvested at December 31, 2013	1,017,622
Granted	1,146,489
Vested	-535,168
Forfeited	-228,256
Unvested at September 30, 2014	1,400,687
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value:	'
Unvested at December 31, 2013	$3.79
Granted	$3
Vested	$3.95
Forfeited	$3.92
Unvested at September 30, 2014	$3.06
Intrinsic value of unvested RSUs	$3,200,000
Unrecognized compensation expense	$3,700,000
Weighted average period for recognition	'3 years 0 months 11 days
Minimum [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'1 year
Maximum [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'4 years

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Net (loss) / income attributable to CME Ltd.	($52,138)		($23,091)		($152,491)		($172,329)		'
Preferred dividend paid in-kind	4,077		3,800		11,880		4,000		'
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	-56,215		-26,876		-164,371		-176,361		'
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. – Diluted	-56,215		-26,876		-164,371		-176,361		'
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic (in shares)	146,610,000	[1]	145,695,000	[1]	146,477,000	[1]	118,944,000	[1]	'
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and RSUs (in shares)	0		0		0		0		'
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - diluted (in shares)	146,610,000		145,695,000		146,477,000		118,944,000		'
Net loss per share:	'		'		'		'		'
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.38)		($0.18)		($1.12)		($1.48)		'
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.38)		($0.18)		($1.12)		($1.48)		'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	'		'		1,398,166		'		1,425,477
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share	$0		$0		$0		$0		'
Common Class A [Member] | T W Investor [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Net loss per share:	'		'		'		'		'
Convertible preferred stock, shares issued upon conversion	11,211,449		'		11,211,449		'		'
[1]	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of common stock.

SEGMENT_DATA_Net_Revenue_and_O

SEGMENT DATA Net Revenue and OIBDA (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	$140,149		$130,988		$496,256		$437,214
OIBDA	2,937		-31,585		42,191		-44,339
BULGARIA [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	17,711		17,925		60,899		58,594
OIBDA	2,162		1,601		5,050		3,105
CROATIA [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	10,917		10,938		43,884		40,827
OIBDA	-549		16		4,978		3,585
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	38,080		35,987		136,412		110,794
OIBDA	9,694		-3,269		33,107		-9,222
ROMANIA [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	46,839		43,980		157,543		136,011
OIBDA	4,872		-3,347		22,875		5,834
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	17,679		13,275		60,036		52,198
OIBDA	-2,070		-6,092		-2,172		-10,216
SLOVENIA [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	9,598		10,212		41,444		43,412
OIBDA	-3,426		-4,000		-234		2,072
Intersegment Revenues [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	-675	[1]	-1,329	[1]	-3,962	[1]	-4,622	[1]
Elimination [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
OIBDA	32		-170		307		231
Operating Segments [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Number of Operating Segments	'		'		6		'
OIBDA	10,715		-15,261		63,911		-4,611
Corporate [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
OIBDA	($7,778)		($16,324)		($21,720)		($39,728)
[1]	(1) Reflects revenues earned from the sale of content to other country segments in CME. All other revenues are third party revenues.

SEGMENT_DATA_Reconciliation_De

SEGMENT DATA Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Total OIBDA	$2,937		($31,585)		$42,191		($44,339)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	-8,496		-8,557		-26,091		-27,630
Amortization of intangible assets	-3,081		-3,791		-9,592		-11,418
Other Items	0	[1]	0	[1]	-6,885	[1]	0	[1]
Operating loss	-8,640		-43,933		-377		-83,387
Interest expense, net	-37,044		-23,650		-103,758		-86,423
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0		0		-24,161		-23,115
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	-6,018		43,711		-6,410		8,906
Change in fair value of derivatives	0		0		2,311		104
Other income / (expense), net	22		-232		-1,746		-657
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	-658		2,296		-948		13,609
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-144		-1,465		-18,532		-2,361
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	($52,482)		($23,273)		($153,621)		($173,324)
[1]	(1) Other items for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is comprised of a fine the competition agency in Slovenia is seeking to impose which was accrued in the second quarter of 2014 (see Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies").Total assets(1):September 30, 2014 December 31, 2013Bulgaria$154,869 $172,189Croatia61,698 72,301Czech Republic837,921 920,630Romania397,617 452,876Slovak Republic136,921 150,562Slovenia75,461 99,619Total operating segments1,664,487 1,868,177Corporate88,174 71,035Assets held for sale1,110 22,661Total assets$1,753,771 $1,961,873

SEGMENT_DATA_Total_Assets_Deta

SEGMENT DATA Total Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	$1,753,771	[1]	$1,961,873	[1]
Assets Held-for-sale, Current	1,110		22,661
BULGARIA [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	154,869		172,189
CROATIA [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	61,698		72,301
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	837,921		920,630
ROMANIA [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	397,617		452,876
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	136,921		150,562
SLOVENIA [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	75,461		99,619
Operating Segments [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	1,664,487	[1]	1,868,177	[1]
Corporate [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	$88,174		$71,035
[1]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.

SEGMENT_DATA_Capital_Expenditu

SEGMENT DATA Capital Expenditure (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	$6,277	$6,087	$20,376	$20,884
BULGARIA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	695	502	1,773	1,152
CROATIA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	576	352	1,423	1,086
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	1,142	1,031	6,505	6,610
ROMANIA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	1,501	1,571	3,614	3,749
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	328	284	1,258	1,272
SLOVENIA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	1,135	996	2,849	3,220
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	5,377	4,736	17,422	17,089
Corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	$900	$1,351	$2,954	$3,795

SEGMENT_DATA_Long_Lived_Assets

SEGMENT DATA Long Lived Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	$172,383	[1]	$198,292	[1]	$197,146	$206,310
BULGARIA [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	12,464	[1]	13,742	[1]	'	'
CROATIA [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	4,747	[1]	6,234	[1]	'	'
CZECH REPUBLIC [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	41,000	[1]	47,683	[1]	'	'
ROMANIA [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	71,796	[1]	81,111	[1]	'	'
SLOVAK REPUBLIC [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	16,771	[1]	20,299	[1]	'	'
SLOVENIA [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	17,425	[1]	20,226	[1]	'	'
Operating Segments [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	164,203	[1]	189,295	[1]	'	'
Corporate [Member]	'		'		'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Long-lived assets	$8,180	[1]	$8,997	[1]	'	'
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

SEGMENT_DATA_Revenue_by_Type_D

SEGMENT DATA Revenue by Type (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Television advertising	$104,918	$96,866	$379,918	$340,012
Carriage fees and subscriptions	20,232	15,216	61,153	41,907
Other	14,999	18,906	55,185	55,295
Total net revenues	$140,149	$130,988	$496,256	$437,214

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Lease Payments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
2014	$2,118
2015	3,472
2016	2,391
2017	1,682
2018	1,256
2019 and thereafter	6,909
Total	$17,828

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Programming Rights Agreements and Other Commitments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Programming purchase obligations [Member]	'	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'	'
2014	$24,008	'
2015	65,658	'
2016	63,088	'
2017	28,028	'
2018	10,607	'
2019 and thereafter	2,546	'
Total	193,935	253,600
Digital transmission obligations [Member]	'	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'	'
2014	7,260	'
2015	20,125	'
2016	11,700	'
2017	5,569	'
2018	3,612	'
2019 and thereafter	1,438	'
Total	49,704	'
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]	'	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'	'
2014	3,192	'
2015	1,130	'
2016	0	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
2019 and thereafter	0	'
Total	$4,322	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Other (Details)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Slovenian Competition Proceeding [Member]	Slovenian Competition Proceeding [Member]	BULGARIA [Member]	BULGARIA [Member]	Dividends Restrictions [Member]	Dividends Restrictions [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]	Ceska Sporitelna [Member]
	USD ($)	EUR (€)		Scenario, Adjustment [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]
							USD ($)	CZK	USD ($)	CZK
Line of credit, maximum factoring agreement	'	'	'	'	'	'	$41.60	910	'	'
Receivables pledged as collateral related to factoring agreement	'	'	'	'	'	'	7.1	155.4	0.6	13.1
Percentage owned by Parent	'	'	94.00%	90.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fine imposed, subject to appeal	$6.90	€ 5.10	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends Reserve Requirement Restriction Portion Of Annual Net Profits	'	'	'	'	5.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends Reserve Requirement Restriction Portion Of Registered Company Capital	'	'	'	'	5.00%	25.00%	'	'	'	'
Dividends Reserve Requirements (less than 25%)	'	'	'	'	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Programming liabilities	$48,314		'	$48,314		'	$70,131
Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities	252		'	252		'	478
Accounts receivable, gross	182		'	182		'	1,479
Accrued interest payable	1,174		'	1,174		'	0
Time Warner [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Ownership percentage, related party	49.60%		'	49.60%		'	'
Purchases of programming	5,936		10,972	16,723		46,414	'
Sales	19		27	37		87	'
Interest expense	20,817		0	39,318		0	'
Programming liabilities	48,113		'	48,113		'	70,371
Accounts receivable, gross	178		'	178		'	168
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	209,753	[1]	'	209,753	[1]	'	0	[1]
Accrued interest payable	22,143	[2]	'	22,143	[2]	'	0	[2]
Accounts Payable [Member] | Time Warner [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$364		'	$364		'	$0
[1]	Amount represents the principal amount outstanding of the 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner and the amounts drawn on the 2017 Term Loan, less respective issuance discounts, plus interest for which we made an election to pay in-kind.
[2]	Amount represents the accrued interest on the principal amount of the outstanding 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner, which is payable in-kind in arrears until November 15, 2015 and the outstanding balance of the 2017 Term Loan, which the Company may elect to pay in cash or in-kind.

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN2

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (Central European Media Enterprises N.V. [Member])	Sep. 30, 2014
Central European Media Enterprises N.V. [Member]	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Percentage owned by Parent	100.00%

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN3

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$72,681		$103,624		$122,002	$138,679
Accounts receivable, net	130,106		174,081		'	'
Program rights, net	117,632		109,238		'	'
Other current assets	44,050		45,182		'	'
Assets held for sale	1,110		22,661		'	'
Intercompany current assets	0		0		'	'
Total current assets	365,579		454,786		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	172,383	[1]	198,292	[1]	197,146	206,310
Program rights, net	248,276		288,344		'	'
Goodwill	714,824		782,870		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	194,997		223,815		'	'
Other non-current assets	57,712		13,766		'	'
Intercompany non-current assets	0		0		'	'
Total non-current assets	1,388,192		1,507,087		'	'
Assets	1,753,771	[2]	1,961,873	[2]	'	'
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	222,154		290,377		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	1,034		2,111		'	'
Other current liabilities	32,736		16,629		'	'
Liabilities held for sale	1,110		7,105		'	'
Intercompany current liabilities	0		0		'	'
Total current liabilities	257,034		316,222		'	'
Deficiency in excess of investment in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	805,839		962,943		'	'
Other non-current liabilities	63,532		33,817		'	'
Intercompany non-current liabilities	0		0		'	'
Total non-current liabilities	869,371		996,760		'	'
Temporary equity	219,770		207,890		'	'
Total equity/(deficit)	407,596		441,001		600,131	631,267
Liabilities and Equity	1,753,771		1,961,873		'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,963		19,461		28,085	9,372
Accounts receivable, net	0		0		'	'
Program rights, net	0		0		'	'
Other current assets	1,011		2,638		'	'
Assets held for sale	0		0		'	'
Intercompany current assets	8,185		53,396		'	'
Total current assets	13,159		75,495		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	0		0		'	'
Program rights, net	0		0		'	'
Goodwill	0		0		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	0		0		'	'
Other non-current assets	48,858		3,976		'	'
Intercompany non-current assets	1,525,959		1,822,966		'	'
Total non-current assets	1,574,817		1,826,942		'	'
Assets	1,587,976		1,902,437		'	'
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	8,558		18,234		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		0		'	'
Other current liabilities	325		500		'	'
Liabilities held for sale	0		0		'	'
Intercompany current liabilities	2,752		7,788		'	'
Total current liabilities	11,635		26,522		'	'
Deficiency in excess of investment in subsidiaries	135,062		296,351		'	'
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	493,921		620,375		'	'
Other non-current liabilities	24,833		0		'	'
Intercompany non-current liabilities	295,159		310,298		'	'
Total non-current liabilities	948,975		1,227,024		'	'
Temporary equity	219,770		207,890		'	'
Total equity/(deficit)	407,596		441,001		'	'
Liabilities and Equity	1,587,976		1,902,437		'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,425		5,422		10,129	2,836
Accounts receivable, net	0		0		'	'
Program rights, net	0		0		'	'
Other current assets	255		31		'	'
Assets held for sale	0		0		'	'
Intercompany current assets	34,049		2,052		'	'
Total current assets	35,729		7,505		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	501,235		479,435		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	0		0		'	'
Program rights, net	0		0		'	'
Goodwill	0		0		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	0		0		'	'
Other non-current assets	0		0		'	'
Intercompany non-current assets	294,694		315,017		'	'
Total non-current assets	795,929		794,452		'	'
Assets	831,658		801,957		'	'
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	253		41		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		71		'	'
Other current liabilities	0		0		'	'
Liabilities held for sale	0		0		'	'
Intercompany current liabilities	32,624		45,988		'	'
Total current liabilities	32,877		46,100		'	'
Deficiency in excess of investment in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	0		0		'	'
Other non-current liabilities	500		0		'	'
Intercompany non-current liabilities	1,547,299		1,846,572		'	'
Total non-current liabilities	1,547,799		1,846,572		'	'
Temporary equity	0		0		'	'
Total equity/(deficit)	-749,018		-1,090,715		'	'
Liabilities and Equity	831,658		801,957		'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	67,293		78,741		83,788	126,471
Accounts receivable, net	130,106		174,081		'	'
Program rights, net	117,632		109,238		'	'
Other current assets	42,784		42,513		'	'
Assets held for sale	1,110		22,661		'	'
Intercompany current assets	32,774		0		'	'
Total current assets	391,699		427,234		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	172,383		198,292		'	'
Program rights, net	248,276		288,344		'	'
Goodwill	714,824		782,870		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	194,997		223,815		'	'
Other non-current assets	8,854		9,790		'	'
Intercompany non-current assets	21,805		18,887		'	'
Total non-current assets	1,361,139		1,521,998		'	'
Assets	1,752,838		1,949,232		'	'
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	213,343		272,102		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	1,034		2,040		'	'
Other current liabilities	32,411		16,129		'	'
Liabilities held for sale	1,110		7,105		'	'
Intercompany current liabilities	39,632		1,672		'	'
Total current liabilities	287,530		299,048		'	'
Deficiency in excess of investment in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	311,918		342,568		'	'
Other non-current liabilities	38,199		33,817		'	'
Intercompany non-current liabilities	0		0		'	'
Total non-current liabilities	350,117		376,385		'	'
Temporary equity	0		0		'	'
Total equity/(deficit)	1,115,191		1,273,799		'	'
Liabilities and Equity	1,752,838		1,949,232		'	'
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0		0		'	'
Program rights, net	0		0		'	'
Other current assets	0		0		'	'
Assets held for sale	0		0		'	'
Intercompany current assets	-75,008		-55,448		'	'
Total current assets	-75,008		-55,448		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-501,235		-479,435		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	0		0		'	'
Program rights, net	0		0		'	'
Goodwill	0		0		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	0		0		'	'
Other non-current assets	0		0		'	'
Intercompany non-current assets	-1,842,458		-2,156,870		'	'
Total non-current assets	-2,343,693		-2,636,305		'	'
Assets	-2,418,701		-2,691,753		'	'
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0		0		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		0		'	'
Other current liabilities	0		0		'	'
Liabilities held for sale	0		0		'	'
Intercompany current liabilities	-75,008		-55,448		'	'
Total current liabilities	-75,008		-55,448		'	'
Deficiency in excess of investment in subsidiaries	-135,062		-296,351		'	'
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	0		0		'	'
Other non-current liabilities	0		0		'	'
Intercompany non-current liabilities	-1,842,458		-2,156,870		'	'
Total non-current liabilities	-1,977,520		-2,453,221		'	'
Temporary equity	0		0		'	'
Total equity/(deficit)	-366,173		-183,084		'	'
Liabilities and Equity	($2,418,701)		($2,691,753)		'	'
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.
[2]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN4

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Income statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$140,149	$130,988	$496,256	$437,214
Cost of revenues	113,982	133,841	377,711	408,244
Selling, general and administrative expenses	34,465	36,888	110,294	103,467
Restructuring costs	342	4,192	8,628	8,890
Operating Income (Loss)	-8,640	-43,933	-377	-83,387
Interest income	59	166	354	579
Interest expense	-37,103	-23,816	-104,112	-87,002
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0	0	-24,161	-23,115
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	-6,018	43,711	-6,410	8,906
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	0	2,311	104
Other income / (expense), net	22	-232	-1,746	-657
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	-51,680	-24,104	-134,141	-184,572
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	-658	2,296	-948	13,609
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before income / (loss) from investment in subsidiaries	-52,338	-21,808	-135,089	-170,963
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	-52,338	-21,808	-135,089	-170,963
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-144	-1,465	18,532	2,361
Net loss	-52,482	-23,273	-153,621	-173,324
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	344	182	1,130	995
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-52,138	-23,091	-152,491	-172,329
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-154,265	-22,864	-261,616	-181,095
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,757	14,702	12,713	25,361
Restructuring costs	0	742	0	742
Operating Income (Loss)	-3,757	-15,444	-12,713	-26,103
Interest income	33,114	32,121	106,842	100,210
Interest expense	-36,480	-17,071	-101,104	-66,306
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0	'	-24,161	-23,115
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	3,799	36,176	4,761	15,520
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	'	2,311	0
Other income / (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	-3,324	35,782	-24,064	206
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before income / (loss) from investment in subsidiaries	-3,324	35,782	-24,064	206
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	-150,941	-58,646	-237,552	-181,301
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	154,265	22,864	261,616	181,095
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net loss	-154,265	-22,864	-261,616	-181,095
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-154,265	-22,864	-261,616	-181,095
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-154,265	-22,864	-261,616	-181,095
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	608	1	1,135	2
Restructuring costs	0	24	0	24
Operating Income (Loss)	-608	-25	-1,135	-26
Interest income	6,800	741	20,905	1,555
Interest expense	-33,046	-29,064	-106,652	-87,441
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0	'	0	0
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	-224	956	-3,946	1,592
Change in fair value of derivatives	-3,150	'	-5,579	0
Other income / (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	-30,228	-27,392	-96,407	-84,320
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	2,398	2,416	10,327	7,990
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before income / (loss) from investment in subsidiaries	-27,830	-24,976	-86,080	-76,330
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	-2,381	-1,295	-30,929	-72,985
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	30,211	26,271	117,009	149,315
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net loss	-30,211	-26,271	-117,009	-149,315
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-30,211	-26,271	-117,009	-149,315
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-150,941	-58,646	-237,552	-181,301
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	140,149	130,988	496,256	437,214
Cost of revenues	113,982	133,841	377,711	408,244
Selling, general and administrative expenses	30,100	22,185	96,446	78,104
Restructuring costs	342	3,426	8,628	8,124
Operating Income (Loss)	-4,275	-28,464	13,471	-57,258
Interest income	56	159	337	552
Interest expense	-7,488	-10,536	-24,086	-34,993
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0	'	0	0
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	-9,593	6,579	-7,225	-8,206
Change in fair value of derivatives	3,150	'	5,579	104
Other income / (expense), net	22	-232	-1,746	-657
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	-18,128	-32,494	-13,670	-100,458
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	-3,056	-120	-11,275	5,619
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before income / (loss) from investment in subsidiaries	-21,184	-32,614	-24,945	-94,839
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	21,184	32,614	24,945	94,839
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-144	-1,465	18,532	2,361
Net loss	-21,328	-34,079	-43,477	-97,200
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	344	182	1,130	995
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-20,984	-33,897	-42,347	-96,205
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-2,381	-1,295	-30,929	-72,985
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Restructuring costs	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	0	0	0	0
Interest income	-39,911	-32,855	-127,730	-101,738
Interest expense	39,911	32,855	127,730	101,738
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	0	'	0	0
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	0	0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	'	0	0
Other income / (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
(Provision) / credit for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before income / (loss) from investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	153,322	59,941	268,481	254,286
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	-153,322	-59,941	-268,481	-254,286
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net loss	153,322	59,941	268,481	254,286
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	153,322	59,941	268,481	254,286
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$153,322	$59,941	$268,481	$254,286

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN5

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cash Flow (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in)/ generated from operating activities	'	'	($18,417)	($54,735)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-6,277	-6,087	-20,376	-20,884
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	'	'	162	246
Intercompany investing receipts	'	'	0	0
Intercompany investing payments	'	'	0	0
Net cash used in continuing investing activities	'	'	-20,214	-20,638
Repayments of Senior Debt	'	'	-400,673	-310,322
Debt transactions costs	'	'	-12,779	-785
Issuance of Senior Debt	'	'	221,374	0
Change in restricted cash	'	'	0	20,467
Proceeds from credit facilities	'	'	16,824	826
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	'	'	-1,370	-1,715
Issuance of common stock	'	'	0	157,116
Issuance of preferred stock	'	'	0	200,000
Equity issuance costs	'	'	0	-5,410
Issuance of common stock warrants	'	'	191,825	0
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	-46	-273
Intercompany financing receipts	'	'	0	0
Intercompany financing payments	'	'	0	0
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities	'	'	15,155	59,904
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	'	'	-673	-1,047
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	'	'	-107	273
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-6,687	-434
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	'	'	-30,943	-16,677
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	'	'	103,624	138,679
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	72,681	122,002	72,681	122,002
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in)/ generated from operating activities	'	'	-13,808	-63,923
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0	0
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0	0
Intercompany investing receipts	'	'	342,908	566,193
Intercompany investing payments	'	'	-362,740	-544,769
Net cash used in continuing investing activities	'	'	-19,832	21,424
Repayments of Senior Debt	'	'	-400,673	-310,322
Debt transactions costs	'	'	-11,185	-639
Issuance of Senior Debt	'	'	221,374	'
Change in restricted cash	'	'	'	20,467
Proceeds from credit facilities	'	'	16,801	0
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	'	'	0	0
Issuance of common stock	'	'	'	157,116
Issuance of preferred stock	'	'	'	200,000
Equity issuance costs	'	'	'	-5,410
Issuance of common stock warrants	'	'	191,825	'
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	0	0
Intercompany financing receipts	'	'	0	0
Intercompany financing payments	'	'	0	0
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities	'	'	18,142	61,212
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	'	'	0	0
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	'	'	0	0
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	'	'	-15,498	18,713
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	'	'	19,461	9,372
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	3,963	28,085	3,963	28,085
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in)/ generated from operating activities	'	'	-34,282	225,141
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0	0
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0	0
Intercompany investing receipts	'	'	41,186	9,323
Intercompany investing payments	'	'	-30,671	-205,886
Net cash used in continuing investing activities	'	'	10,515	-196,563
Repayments of Senior Debt	'	'	0	0
Debt transactions costs	'	'	0	0
Issuance of Senior Debt	'	'	0	'
Change in restricted cash	'	'	'	0
Proceeds from credit facilities	'	'	0	0
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	'	'	0	0
Issuance of common stock	'	'	'	0
Issuance of preferred stock	'	'	'	0
Equity issuance costs	'	'	'	0
Issuance of common stock warrants	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	0	0
Intercompany financing receipts	'	'	362,740	544,769
Intercompany financing payments	'	'	-342,908	-566,193
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities	'	'	19,832	-21,424
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	'	'	0	0
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	'	'	0	0
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-62	139
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	'	'	-3,997	7,293
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	'	'	5,422	2,836
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	1,425	10,129	1,425	10,129
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in)/ generated from operating activities	'	'	29,673	-215,953
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	'	'	-20,376	-20,884
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	'	'	162	246
Intercompany investing receipts	'	'	0	0
Intercompany investing payments	'	'	0	0
Net cash used in continuing investing activities	'	'	-20,214	-20,638
Repayments of Senior Debt	'	'	0	0
Debt transactions costs	'	'	-1,594	-146
Issuance of Senior Debt	'	'	0	'
Change in restricted cash	'	'	'	0
Proceeds from credit facilities	'	'	23	826
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	'	'	-1,370	-1,715
Issuance of common stock	'	'	'	0
Issuance of preferred stock	'	'	'	0
Equity issuance costs	'	'	'	0
Issuance of common stock warrants	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	-46	-273
Intercompany financing receipts	'	'	30,671	205,886
Intercompany financing payments	'	'	-41,186	-9,323
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities	'	'	-13,502	195,255
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	'	'	-673	-1,047
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	'	'	-107	273
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-6,625	-573
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	'	'	-11,448	-42,683
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	'	'	78,741	126,471
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	67,293	83,788	67,293	83,788
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in)/ generated from operating activities	'	'	0	0
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0	0
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	'	'	0	0
Intercompany investing receipts	'	'	-384,094	-575,516
Intercompany investing payments	'	'	393,411	750,655
Net cash used in continuing investing activities	'	'	9,317	175,139
Repayments of Senior Debt	'	'	0	0
Debt transactions costs	'	'	0	0
Issuance of Senior Debt	'	'	0	'
Change in restricted cash	'	'	'	0
Proceeds from credit facilities	'	'	0	0
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	'	'	0	0
Issuance of common stock	'	'	'	0
Issuance of preferred stock	'	'	'	0
Equity issuance costs	'	'	'	0
Issuance of common stock warrants	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	0	0
Intercompany financing receipts	'	'	-393,411	-750,655
Intercompany financing payments	'	'	384,094	575,516
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities	'	'	-9,317	-175,139
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	'	'	0	0
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	'	'	0	0
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	'	'	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	'	'	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$0	$0	$0	$0